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The definition of a part is a portion or division of something.

(noun)

An example of a part is a slice of pie.
An example of a part is a transmission for a car.

To part is defined as to divide something up or to separate.

(verb)

An example of to part is to slice up a pumpkin pie.
An example of to part is for a couple to break up.

See part in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a portion or division of a whole; specif.,
1. any of several equal portions, quantities, numbers, pieces, etc. of which something is composed or into which it can be divided: a cent is a 100th part of a dollar
2. an essential element or constituent; integral portion which can be separated, replaced, etc.: automobile parts
3. a portion detached or cut from a whole; fragment; piece
4. a certain amount but not all: to lose part of one's fortune
5. a certain amount or section regarded as a separate division
6. a segment or organ of the body of men and animals
7. a division of a literary work
8. Math. an aliquot part
a portion assigned or given; share; specif.,
1. something a person must do; share of work or duty: to do one's part
2. interest or concern: to have some part in a matter
3. talent; ability: a man of parts
4. a character or role in a theatrical presentation; also, the words, actions, etc. of a character in a play
5. Music the score for a particular voice or instrument in a concerted piece; also, any of the voices or instruments in a musical ensemble
1. a region; area
2. a portion of a country; district
one of the different sides or parties in a transaction, dispute, conflict, etc.
☆ the dividing line formed by combing the hair in different directions

Origin: ME < OE & OFr, both < L pars (gen. partis) < IE base *per-, to sell, hand over in sale, make equal > L par, equal, parare, to equate

transitive verb

to break or divide into separate parts
to comb (the hair) in different directions so as to leave a dividing line
to break up (a connection or relationship) by separating those involved
to separate (two or more persons or things); break or hold apart
to separate (substances) as by a chemical process
Archaic to distribute; share; apportion
Naut. to break or undergo the breaking of (a hawser, chain, etc.)

Origin: ME parten < OFr partir < L partire, to divide, separate < the n.

intransitive verb

to break or divide into two or more pieces
to separate and go different ways, as branches of a river
to separate; leave each other; cease associating
1. to go away; leave; depart: with from
2. to die

adjective

of or having to do with only a part; partial

adverb

partly; in part

participial
participle
particular

See part in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A portion, division, piece, or segment of a whole.
Any of several equal portions or fractions that can constitute a whole or into which a whole can be divided: a mixture of two parts flour to one part sugar.
A division of a literary work: a novel in three parts.
(used with a pl. v.)
a. An organ, member, or other division of an organism: A tail is not a part of a guinea pig.
b. parts The external genitals.
A component that can be separated from or attached to a system; a detachable piece: spare parts for cars.
A role: He has the main part in the play.
One's responsibility, duty, or obligation; share: We each do our part to keep the house clean.
Individual endowment or ability; talent. Often used in the plural.
A region, area, land, or territory. Often used in the plural: “Minding your own business is second nature in these parts” (Boston).
The line where the hair on the head is parted.
Music
a. The music or score for a particular instrument, as in an orchestra.
b. One of the melodic divisions or voices of a contrapuntal composition.

verb part·ed, part·ing, parts

verb, transitive

To divide or break into separate parts.
To break up (a relationship) by separating the elements involved: parted company.
To put or keep apart: No one could part the two friends.
To comb (hair, for example) away from a dividing line, as on the scalp.
Archaic To divide into shares or portions.

verb, intransitive

To become divided or separated: The curtain parted in the middle.
To go apart from one another; separate: They parted as friends. They were forced to part from one another. See Synonyms at separate.
To separate or divide into ways going in different directions: The road parts about halfway into the forest.
To go away; depart.
To disagree by factions: The committee parted over the issue of pay raises for employees.
Archaic To die.

adverb

Partially; in part: part yellow, part green.

adjective

Not full or complete; partial: a part owner of the business.

Phrasal Verb: part with To give up or let go of; relinquish.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin pars, part-; see perə-² in Indo-European roots

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