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Subdividing: meaning, definitions and examples

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subdividing

 

[ sสŒb.dษช.หˆvaษช.dษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

land development

Subdividing refers to the process of dividing a large piece of land into smaller parcels or lots. This is commonly done in real estate and urban planning to create residential neighborhoods or commercial zones. Subdividing allows for better management and zoning of land use. It typically requires adherence to local regulations and may involve obtaining permits. The process can increase property value and facilitate infrastructure development in the area.

Synonyms

dividing, partitioning, segregating

Examples of usage

  • The city approved the subdividing of the former farm.
  • They are subdividing the land for new housing units.
  • Subdividing the property will allow for more efficient use of resources.

Translations

Translations of the word "subdividing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น subdividindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคตเคฟเคญเคพเคœเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unterteilung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ subdivisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podziaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ดฐๅˆ†ๅŒ–ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sous-division

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ subdivisiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alt bรถlme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ๋ถ„ํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู‚ุณูŠู… ุงู„ูุฑุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poddฤ›lenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poddelenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป†ๅˆ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poddelitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undirdeild

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปั–ะฟ ัˆั‹า“ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alt bรถlmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ subdivisiรณn

Etymology

The term 'subdivide' is derived from the prefix 'sub-' which means 'under' or 'below', and 'divide', which originates from the Latin word 'dividere', meaning 'to separate or distribute'. The combination suggests the act of dividing something that has already been divided, thus creating smaller sections. The concept of subdividing land dates back to early agricultural practices when larger tracts of land were split into smaller parcels for individual cultivation. With the growth of urbanization in the 19th and 20th centuries, the practice became more formalized through zoning laws and real estate developments. Today, subdividing land is a common practice in urban planning aimed at optimizing land use and accommodating population growth. It involves understanding local regulations, planning approval processes, and community impact assessments.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,470, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.