Subdivision

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /səbˈdɪvɪʒən/

Definitions of subdivision

noun a section or part of a larger area that has been divided into smaller parts

Example Sentences

A1 The neighborhood is divided into several subdivisions.

A2 The new housing development includes a subdivision of townhouses.

B1 The city planning department approved the construction of a new subdivision in the outskirts.

B2 The real estate agent specializes in selling properties within exclusive subdivisions.

C1 The subdivision of the land was done according to strict zoning regulations.

C2 The wealthy residents of the gated subdivision enjoy exclusive amenities and services.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a subdivision

Example Sentences

A1 The subdivision plan shows where each house will be built.

A2 The subdivision road was lined with colorful flowers.

B1 The subdivision community has its own pool and playground.

B2 The subdivision houses are all painted in pastel colors.

C1 The subdivision regulations require all homes to have a certain square footage.

C2 The subdivision association enforces strict rules on landscaping and exterior design.

Examples of subdivision in a Sentence

formal The city council approved the new subdivision plan for the housing development.

informal Have you seen the new subdivision going up on the corner?

slang I heard they're building a fancy new sub in that subdivision.

figurative The subdivision of the company led to a more focused and efficient operation.

Grammatical Forms of subdivision

past tense

subdivided

plural

subdivisions

comparative

more subdivided

superlative

most subdivided

present tense

subdivides

future tense

will subdivide

perfect tense

has subdivided

continuous tense

is subdividing

singular

subdivision

positive degree

subdivision

infinitive

to subdivide

gerund

subdividing

participle

subdividing

Origin and Evolution of subdivision

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'subdivision' originated from the Latin word 'subdividere', which is a combination of 'sub-' (under) and 'dividere' (to divide).
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of dividing or partitioning something into smaller parts, 'subdivision' has evolved to also mean a smaller part or section of a larger whole, particularly in the context of land or real estate development.