Compartmentalized: meaning, definitions and examples
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compartmentalized
[ kəmˌpɑːrtˈmɛntəlaɪzd ]
organization
Divided into sections or categories. Tending to separate different aspects of one's life or work into distinct compartments.
Synonyms
divided, segmented, separated.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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compartmentalized |
Used when talking about organizing or dividing something into separate sections, especially in a mental or abstract sense.
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separated |
Used when something is disconnected or set apart from something else, often indicating a physical or emotional distance.
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divided |
Generally used when something is split into parts or sections, often used for both physical and abstract separation.
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segmented |
Typically used when something is divided into clearly defined parts or segments, often in a more technical or scientific context.
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Examples of usage
- Her compartmentalized approach to work allowed her to focus on one task at a time.
- He found it difficult to balance his personal and professional life due to his compartmentalized mindset.
psychology
To divide into sections or categories in order to cope with or manage conflicting or overwhelming emotions or situations.
Synonyms
partition, segregate, separate.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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compartmentalized |
This word is used when talking about organizing or categorizing information, tasks, or areas into distinct sections, especially to increase efficiency or manageability.
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segregate |
Often used when discussing the enforced separation of different groups of people, especially with historical or social connotations. It usually has a negative connotation.
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separate |
Used in both physical and abstract contexts to indicate dividing one thing from another, without any specific emphasis on how it is done.
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partition |
Typically used in the context of physically or logically dividing space, especially rooms, areas, or hard drives.
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Examples of usage
- She compartmentalized her feelings about the breakup in order to focus on her studies.
- He compartmentalized the stress from work by immersing himself in a hobby.
Translations
Translations of the word "compartmentalized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 compartimentado
🇮🇳 विभाजित
🇩🇪 aufgeteilt
🇮🇩 terkotak-kotak
🇺🇦 розділений на відсіки
🇵🇱 podzielony na przedziały
🇯🇵 区分された
🇫🇷 compartimenté
🇪🇸 compartimentado
🇹🇷 bölümlere ayrılmış
🇰🇷 분할된
🇸🇦 مجزأ
🇨🇿 rozdělený na oddíly
🇸🇰 rozdelený na oddiely
🇨🇳 分隔开的
🇸🇮 razdeljen na oddelke
🇮🇸 skipulegaður
🇰🇿 бөліктендірілген
🇬🇪 განყოფილებული
🇦🇿 bölmələrə ayrılmış
🇲🇽 compartimentado
Etymology
The word 'compartmentalized' originates from the noun 'compartment,' which first appeared in the 17th century and referred to a separate section or part of a larger space. The verb 'compartmentalize' was derived from this noun and became popular in the early 20th century, particularly in fields like psychology and organizational management. The concept of compartmentalization is often used to describe the practice of separating different aspects of one's life or emotions in order to manage them more effectively.
See also: compartmentalization, compartmentalizers.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,944, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29941 personalize
- 29942 theatricality
- 29943 respectably
- 29944 compartmentalized
- 29945 uncounted
- 29946 ravings
- 29947 beriberi
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