Partition
/pɑɹˈtɪʃən/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:13 pts9 letters
Definition of Partition
noun
- An action which divides a thing into parts, or separates one thing from another.
- A part of something that has been divided.
- An approach to division in which one asks what the size of each part is, rather than (as in quotition) how many parts there are.
- The division of a territory into two or more autonomous ones.
"Monarchies where partition isn't prohibited risk weakening trough parcellation and civil wars between the heirs"
- A vertical structure that divides a room.
"a brick partition; lath and plaster partitions"
Anagrams of Partition
No exact anagrams found for "partition". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
p3
a1
r1
t1
i1
t1
i1
o1
n1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Partition
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Partition"
Partition is a 9-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Partition" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "partition" is a medium-scoring word.