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partite

par·tite
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pahr-tahyt]
    • /ˈpɑr taɪt/
    • /ˈpɑːtaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pahr-tahyt]
    • /ˈpɑr taɪt/

Definitions of partite word

  • adjective partite divided into parts, usually into a specified number of parts (usually used in combination): a tripartite agreement. 1
  • adjective partite Botany. parted. 1
  • noun plural partite an instrumental suite common chiefly in the 18th century. 1
  • noun plural partite a set of variations. 1
  • adjective partite composed of or divided into a specified number of parts 0
  • adjective partite (esp of plant leaves) divided almost to the base to form two or more parts 0

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Origin of partite

First appearance:

before 1560
One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1560-70, partite is from the Latin word partītus (past participle of partīrī to divide). See part, -ite2

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Parts of speech for Partite

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

partite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% 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.

partite usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for partite

adj partite

  • branched — a division or subdivision of the stem or axis of a tree, shrub, or other plant.
  • divided — separated; separate.

adjective partite

  • apart — When people or things are apart, they are some distance from each other.
  • asunder — If something tears or is torn asunder, it is violently separated into two or more parts or pieces.
  • disunity — lack of unity or accord.

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