Definition

1. Noun:
   • A section of a section; a part of a part: A smaller part created by dividing something that is already divided.
   • A self-contained part of a larger composition: A distinct segment within a larger written or musical work.
   • A division of some larger or more complex organization: A distinct administrative or functional unit within a bigger entity.
   • The act of subdividing: The process or action of dividing something that has already been divided.
   • An area composed of subdivided lots: A tract of land divided into individual plots for building, typically for residential housing.

Usage Examples

• As a part of a part:
  • This chapter has a subdivision dedicated to advanced theories.
  • The report's first section has several subdivisions for clarity.
• As a part of a larger organization:
  • The marketing subdivision handles all digital campaigns.
  • She works in the legal subdivision of the corporation.
• Referring to land:
  • They bought a house in the new lakeside subdivision.
  • The city approved plans for the residential subdivision.

Advanced Usage

• "Further subdivision": Emphasizes an additional or subsequent act of dividing.
  • The data required further subdivision into more specific categories.
• "Administrative subdivision": Refers specifically to a territorial division for governance (e.g., a county, district, or province).
  • The country is organized into several administrative subdivisions.

Variants and Related Words

• Subdivide (verb): To divide something into smaller parts.
  • The developer plans to subdivide the large property.
• Subdivisional (adjective): Relating to a subdivision.
  • The subdivisional manager is responsible for this region.

Synonyms

• Section: A distinct part or portion.
• Branch: A division of a complex structure, like an organization or field of study.
• Segment: A part that is separate from the whole.
• Partition: The act of dividing or the state of being divided.

Related Phrases

• Phrasal Verb: Subdivide into.
  • The course is subdivided into four main modules.
• Compound Noun: Land subdivision.
  • The land subdivision process involves many regulations.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided
2. a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
   • he always turns first to the business section
   • the history of this work is discussed in the next section
3. a division of some larger or more complex organization
   • a branch of Congress
   • botany is a branch of biology
   • the Germanic branch of Indo-European languages
4. the act of subdividing; division of something previously divided
5. an area composed of subdivided lots