Subdivision
ˌsʌbdɪˈvɪʒən
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of dividing something into smaller parts; a portion of a larger whole that is divided or separated.
ˌsʌbdɪˈvɪʒən
The act of dividing or the state of being divided.
The subdivision of the property required approval from the local authorities.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a big pizza. A subdivision is when you cut the pizza into smaller, separate slices. It’s like splitting something big into smaller, easier-to-manage pieces.
👶 For kids: When you cut something big into smaller parts, like when you cut a cake.
More Examples
The map showed the subdivisions of the land into individual plots.
The company is planning a subdivision of its stock to make it more accessible to investors.
How It's Used
"The subdivision of a line segment into equal parts."
"The new subdivision will include parks and playgrounds."
An area of land that is divided into building lots and streets for the purpose of selling them as homes or businesses.
ˌsʌbdɪˈvɪʒən
A tract of land that has been divided into building lots.
The new subdivision offered a variety of housing styles.
💡 Simply: Imagine a big field that gets cut up into many pieces to build houses. That area with all the houses is a subdivision. It's where lots of new houses are built.
👶 For kids: A place with a bunch of houses that used to be one big field.
More Examples
The developer began construction of the new subdivision last year.
The prices of homes in the subdivision have increased significantly.
How It's Used
"They bought a house in a new subdivision."
"The city council approved the plans for the subdivision."
Synonyms
Division
Fragmentation
Partition
Segmentation
Splitting
Community
Development
Idioms & expressions
subdivide
To divide something already divided.
"The large plot of land was subdivided into smaller lots for sale."
From Latin *subdivisio*, from *sub* (under, below) + *divisio* (division), referring to the act of dividing something into smaller parts.
The term has been used since the late 19th century in reference to dividing land for residential purposes.
Memory tip
Think of 'sub' (smaller) and 'division' (splitting).