parceled

par·cel

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahr-suh l]
- /ˈpɑr səl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahr-suh l]
- /ˈpɑr səl/

Definitions of parceled word

noun parceled an object, article, container, or quantity of something wrapped or packed up; small package; bundle. 1
noun parceled a quantity or unit of something, as of a commodity for sale; lot. 1
noun parceled a group, collection, or assemblage of persons or things. 1
noun parceled a distinct, continuous portion or tract of land. 1
noun parceled a part, portion, or fragment. 1
verb with object parceled to divide into or distribute in parcels or portions (usually followed by out). 1

See all 9 definitions of parceled

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Origin of parceled

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English < Middle French parcelle < Late Latin *particella, fresh formation for Latin particula; see particle, passel

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Parts of speech for Parceled

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Parceled

parceled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for parceled

adj parceled

compartmental — divided into compartments: a compartmental office; a compartmental agency.
fractional — pertaining to fractions; comprising a part or the parts of a unit; constituting a fraction: fractional numbers.

adjective parceled

apportioned — to distribute or allocate proportionally; divide and assign according to some rule of proportional distribution: to apportion expenses among the three men.
compartmented — Divided into compartments.
dismembered — Simple past tense and past participle of dismember.

noun parceled

baled — Also, bailer. a bucket, dipper, or other container used for bailing.
batched — a quantity or number coming at one time or taken together: a batch of prisoners.
districted — Simple past tense and past participle of district.
doled — a portion or allotment of money, food, etc., especially as given at regular intervals by a charity or for maintenance.
drifted — Simple past tense and past participle of drift.

verb parceled

dole — Robert J(oseph) born 1923, U.S. politician: senator 1969–96.
factor — Christmas factor.
lot — lot (def 14).
meted — to distribute or apportion by measure; allot; dole (usually followed by out): to mete out punishment.
quota — the share or proportional part of a total that is required from, or is due or belongs to, a particular district, state, person, group, etc.

All 17 Synonyms of parceled