noun

chapter

chapter, branch, period

I read the first chapter of the book.

I read the first chapter of the book.

This is a new chapter in my life.

This is a new chapter in my life.

He joined the local chapter of the club.

He joined the local chapter of the club.

a chapter of ((sth.)) a section of a book or period of time I read the first chapter of the book.

Synonyms: section, part, division

From Latin 'capitulum' (little head), a diminutive of 'caput' (head), referring to the 'head' or main section of a book.

Imagine each 'chapter' of a book as a new 'head' or start of a part of the story.

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