Subdivided: meaning, definitions and examples
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subdivided
[ sʌbˈdɪvaɪdɪd ]
real estate
To subdivide means to break or partition a larger area of land into smaller plots or sections. This process is often done to prepare land for development, sale, or other uses. It involves determining boundaries and may require adherence to local zoning laws and regulations. In many cases, subdivision includes the creation of roads, utilities, and infrastructure necessary for the new parcels of land.
Synonyms
divided, partitioned, segmented.
Examples of usage
- The developer subdivided the property into ten new lots.
- They plan to subdivide the farmland for residential homes.
- The city council approved the subdivision of the park into two sections.
Translations
Translations of the word "subdivided" in other languages:
🇵🇹 subdividido
🇮🇳 उपविभाजित
🇩🇪 unterteilt
🇮🇩 terbagi
🇺🇦 поділений
🇵🇱 podzielony
🇯🇵 細分された
🇫🇷 sous-divisé
🇪🇸 subdividido
🇹🇷 alt bölümlere ayrılmış
🇰🇷 세분화된
🇸🇦 مقسم
🇨🇿 podělený
🇸🇰 rozdelený
🇨🇳 细分的
🇸🇮 poddeljen
🇮🇸 undirskipt
🇰🇿 бөлінген
🇬🇪 საგრძნობი
🇦🇿 alt bölmələrə ayrılmış
🇲🇽 subdividido
Etymology
The term 'subdivide' originates from the Latin prefix 'sub-', meaning 'under' or 'below,' combined with the word 'divide.' The concept of dividing land has been essential in various societies, primarily for ownership and agricultural purposes. The prefix 'sub-' suggests a division that occurs beneath the larger whole, emphasizing the reduction of size or the creation of smaller entities from a larger one. The usage of the term in the context of real estate and land development has evolved, particularly in the 20th century, as urbanization increased and there became a greater demand for managed land use. Over time, subdivisions have become structured processes often overseen by local governments and involve legal frameworks to ensure the development meets community standards and zoning laws.