Part: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
part
[ pษหt ]
of speech
A portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; a section, division, or category.
Synonyms
category, division, portion, section
Examples of usage
- Each part of the sentence plays a specific role in conveying the message.
- This book is divided into three main parts: introduction, body, and conclusion.
of a machine
A component or piece of a machine or mechanism.
Synonyms
component, element, piece, segment
Examples of usage
- The mechanic replaced the damaged part of the engine.
- This part is crucial for the proper functioning of the device.
take part
To participate or be involved in something.
Synonyms
engage, join in, participate, take part
Examples of usage
- She decided to part in the school play.
- Will you be able to part in the meeting tomorrow?
Translations
Translations of the word "part" in other languages:
๐ต๐น parte
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Teil
๐ฎ๐ฉ bagian
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐััะธะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ czฤลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้จๅ (ใถใถใ)
๐ซ๐ท partie
๐ช๐ธ parte
๐น๐ท bรถlรผm
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋ถ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุฒุก
๐จ๐ฟ ฤรกst
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤasลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้จๅ (bรนfรจn)
๐ธ๐ฎ del
๐ฎ๐ธ hluti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑำฉะปัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hissษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ parte
Etymology
The word 'part' has Old English origins, derived from the word 'pert', meaning 'portion'. Over time, its usage expanded to refer to divisions or components. In Middle English, 'part' also took on the meaning of 'role' or 'character'. The verb form of 'part' has been in use since the 14th century, indicating participation or separation. Throughout history, 'part' has been a versatile word, adapting to various contexts and meanings.
See also: apart, counterpart, impart, multipart, partable, partial, partially, participate, particle, particular, parting, partisan, partition, partitive, partly, partner, partook, parts, partway, party.