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compartment Definition

com·part·ment (kəm pärt′mənt; for v., -ment′, -mənt)

noun

  1. any of the divisions into which a space is partitioned off
  2. a separate section, part, division, or category

Etymology: Fr compartiment < It compartimento < compartire, compart

transitive verb

compartmentalize

compartment Related Forms

com′·part′·men′·tal (käm′pärt′men′təl) adjective com·part′·ment′ed adjective

compartment Synonyms

compartment

n.

section, subdivision, cell, partition, pigeonhole, chamber, slot, cubbyhole, cubicle, nook; see also cell 3, part 1.

compartment Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • zip: With four pockets on the outside, inside there is a further four including a central zipped compartment.
  • insulate: Features: Generous insulated food compartment with wipe clear liner.
  • enclose: The matrix enclosed compartments that they sit in are called lacunae.
  • conceal: Neat ideas include two concealed underfloor compartments designed to accommodate valuable tools.
  • illuminate: An elegant roller shutter conceals an illuminated compartment for storage that also includes improved cupholders.

Adjective modifier

  • watertight: You cannot expect lobbyists to keep their different roles in watertight compartments.
  • zippered: Now remove the Signed card from the Zippered compartment!
  • lockable: A second, lockable storage compartment is housed in the rear of the leg shield.
  • roomy: Comfort also means being able to rely on a roomy, versatile luggage compartment of over 400 liters.
  • intracellular: Within the cells there are numerous intracellular compartments that operate more or less autonomously from the rest of the cell.
  • medial: Clinical Findings The medial compartment is the most commonly affected.

Modifies a noun

syndrome: Observe closely higher grade injuries for development of compartment syndrome.

Noun used with modifier

  • freezer: The newly fitted kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, ceramic hob, electric oven, fridge with freezer compartment.
  • glove: Leave glove compartment open in your car to show there is nothing of value to take.
  • luggage: The boot has a capacity of 370 liters under the luggage compartment cover.
  • stowage: Plus there are 26 stowage compartments dotted around the interior.
  • sleeping: The tent has three separate sleeping compartments, between which there is a hidden wardrobe corner, provided with a hanging bar.
  • under-seat: The second, under-seat compartment provides a generous amount of storage space.

Possessives

guard: However they can be accommodated in the guard's compartment of every train.

Preposition: with

overflap: Features 4 external zipped pockets, padded back support and shoulder straps, large zipped main compartment with overflap secured by quick release buckles.