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subdivision
sub·di·vi·sion
[
sùbdi ví'n,
súbdi vì'n
]
(
plural
sub·di·vi·sions
)
noun
Definition:
1.
subdividing of something:
the dividing of a divided part into units that are smaller still
2.
subsidiary section:
a section of something that is itself a division of a larger thing
3.
development site:
an area of land divided up into building lots
sub·di·vi·sion·al
[
sùbdi ví'nəl
]
adjective
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sub·di·vi·sion·al [ sùbdi ví'nəl ] adjective
