Chaptered: meaning, definitions and examples

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chaptered

 

[ ˈʧæptərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

book structure

Chaptered refers to the act of dividing a text into chapters. This can help organize content and is commonly used in books, reports, and other documents to make them more navigable.

Synonyms

divided, organized, sectioned.

Examples of usage

  • The novel was chaptered for better readability.
  • Her report was well chaptered, making it easy to follow.
  • The manual is chaptered into sections for clarity.

Translations

Translations of the word "chaptered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 capitelado

🇮🇳 अध्यायबद्ध

🇩🇪 kapitelisiert

🇮🇩 berbabak

🇺🇦 розділений на глави

🇵🇱 podzielony na rozdziały

🇯🇵 章立ての

🇫🇷 chapitré

🇪🇸 capitulado

🇹🇷 bölümlü

🇰🇷 장으로 나누어진

🇸🇦 مفصل

🇨🇿 rozdělený na kapitoly

🇸🇰 rozdelený na kapitoly

🇨🇳 分章的

🇸🇮 razdeljen na poglavja

🇮🇸 kaflaður

🇰🇿 тараулап

🇬🇪 თავებად გაწვდილი

🇦🇿 fəsillərə bölünmüş

🇲🇽 capitulado

Etymology

The term 'chaptered' derives from the word 'chapter,' which comes from the Old French word 'chapitre,' and further back from the Latin 'capitulum,' meaning 'small head' or 'section.' The concept of chapters in written work dates back to ancient manuscripts, where texts were often divided into smaller parts for easier reading and reference. The practice has evolved over centuries, becoming a standard convention in literature and academic writing. The idea of chaptering allows authors to segment their narratives, making them more digestible for readers by providing breaks and a logical flow of content. It also plays a significant role in the structure and pacing of a story, as well as enhancing the reader's experience by guiding them through the material.