Synonyms for divisions


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-vizh-uhn
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈvɪʒ ən

Top 10 synonyms for divisions Other synonyms for the word divisions

Définition of divisions

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French division, from Latin divisionem (nominative divisio), from divid-, stem of dividere (see divide). Military sense is first recorded 1590s. Mathematical sense is from early 15c. The mathematical division sign supposedly was invented by British mathematician John Pell (1611-1685) who taught at Cambridge and Amsterdam.
  • noun separation, disconnection
  • noun something produced from separating
  • noun breach, estrangement
Example sentences :
  • For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • For the divisions of Reuben there were great searchings of heart.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • The commander of one of the French divisions acted like a generous enemy.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey
  • All of the front lines were driven in and the divisions were cut apart.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • Early in the year this section had been held by only two divisions of Rhinelanders.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • Divisions, he said, were to Churches like wars to countries.
  • Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude
  • They bear our name; how could he understand the divisions that rend us asunder?
  • Extract from : « Things as They Are » by Amy Wilson-Carmichael
  • These divisions were not really scientific, but rather based on popular experience.
  • Extract from : « Theaetetus » by Plato
  • Your head is filled with questions, divisions, and majorities.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 350, December 1844 » by Various
  • Thus, by a series of divisions, we have arrived at the definition of the angler's art.
  • Extract from : « Sophist » by Plato

Antonyms for divisions

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