Subdivision: meaning, definitions and examples

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subdivision

 

[ ˈsʌbˌdɪvɪʒən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

area

A division of a larger administrative region or organization, usually having some degree of self-government or autonomy.

Synonyms

district, sector, zone.

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Word Description / Examples
subdivision

Often used in organizational or structural contexts where a larger entity is divided into smaller parts.

  • The corporation's IT department is a subdivision responsible for all technical operations.
  • The new housing subdivision will include parks, schools, and shopping centers.
district

Typically geography-related, referring to an area within a city or country with defined boundaries. Often used in governance, education, and urban planning.

  • She works as a teacher in the school district known for its excellent education system.
  • We moved to a quiet district on the outskirts of the city.
sector

Commonly used in economic, business, or industrial contexts to describe a specific part of the economy or a particular industry.

  • The tech sector has been growing rapidly over the past decade.
  • He specializes in advising clients in the financial sector.
zone

Generally refers to an area with designated use or rules, commonly used in urban planning, environmental management, or even informal settings.

  • This is a no-parking zone to keep traffic flowing smoothly.
  • The city has different zones for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes.

Examples of usage

  • The city is divided into several subdivisions for administrative purposes.
  • Each subdivision has its own council and mayor.
Context #2 | Noun

real estate

A tract of land divided into lots for real estate development.

Synonyms

community, development, neighborhood.

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subdivision

Often used in real estate to describe a legally divided piece of land where new houses are or will be built. It usually refers to residential areas that are part of a planned community.

  • The new subdivision has excellent amenities and parks.
  • We are looking at houses in a subdivision outside the city.
development

Used in real estate and urban planning to denote a new construction project or area that is in the process of being built. It can also imply economic growth or urbanization.

  • The city approved a new commercial development downtown.
  • We moved into a new residential development last year.
community

Refers to a group of people living in the same place or having particular characteristics in common. It is broader than a neighborhood and can overlap with social, cultural, or professional networks.

  • The community came together to clean the local park.
  • She is active in various community organizations.
neighborhood

Refers to a specific, defined area within a larger city or town. It is commonly used to describe social and geographical areas where people know each other.

  • Our neighborhood has a strong sense of community.
  • They bought a house in a quiet neighborhood.

Examples of usage

  • The new subdivision will have a mix of residential and commercial properties.
  • The subdivision includes a park and walking trails.
Context #3 | Noun

biology

The process of cell division or differentiation into specialized cells.

Synonyms

cell differentiation, cell division.

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subdivision

used when referring to dividing something into smaller parts or sections, often used in real estate or organizational context.

  • The new housing subdivision will have 50 homes
  • The company announced the subdivision of its marketing department into regional teams
cell division

refers to the process by which a single cell divides into two or more daughter cells, commonly used in biological and medical contexts.

  • Cell division is essential for growth and repair in multicellular organisms
  • Errors in cell division can lead to genetic disorders or cancer
cell differentiation

describes the process by which a less specialized cell becomes a more specialized cell type, often used in biology and medical fields.

  • During development, cell differentiation is crucial for forming different tissues and organs
  • Understanding cell differentiation can help in regenerative medicine and cancer research

Examples of usage

  • Cell subdivision is essential for growth and repair in living organisms.
  • The subdivision of cells leads to the formation of different tissues and organs.

Translations

Translations of the word "subdivision" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subdivisão

🇮🇳 उपविभाजन

🇩🇪 Unterteilung

🇮🇩 subdivisi

🇺🇦 підрозділ

🇵🇱 podział

🇯🇵 細分

🇫🇷 subdivision

🇪🇸 subdivisión

🇹🇷 alt bölüm

🇰🇷 세분화

🇸🇦 تقسيم فرعي

🇨🇿 pododdíl

🇸🇰 pododdiel

🇨🇳 分部

🇸🇮 pododdelek

🇮🇸 undirflokkur

🇰🇿 бөлімше

🇬🇪 ქვეუფლობა

🇦🇿 alt bölmə

🇲🇽 subdivisión

Etymology

The word 'subdivision' originates from the combination of 'sub-' meaning 'under, below' and 'division' meaning 'act of dividing'. It first appeared in the 15th century to refer to the act of dividing something into smaller parts. Over time, its usage expanded to various fields such as administrative regions, real estate development, and biology.

See also: dividable, divide, divided, dividend, dividends, divider, dividers, dividing, divisible, division, divisive, divisor, divisors, misdivide, redivide, subdivide, undivided.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,941, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.