division
Translation
division, department, disagreement, partition
Examples
The division of the cake was fair.
The division of the cake was fair.
She works in the sales division.
She works in the sales division.
There is a deep division in the party.
There is a deep division in the party.
The child is learning long division.
The child is learning long division.
Grammar Patterns
division of ((sth.)) The division of the company was complex.
division between ((A)) and ((B)) The division between the two groups grew.
a division in/within ((sth.)) There is a division in the team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: separation, department, disagreement; Antonyms: unity, agreement
Etymology
From Latin 'dividere' (to divide), which breaks down into 'di-' (apart) and 'videre' (to separate).
Memory Tips
Think of 'di-' as meaning 'two' or 'apart'. A division splits one thing into two or more parts.