subdivision

sub·di·vi·sion

noun \ˈsəb-də-ˌvi-zhən\

Definition of SUBDIVISION

1

: an act or instance of subdividing

2

: something produced by subdividing: as a : a subordinate part of a larger whole <political subdivisions> b : a tract of land surveyed and divided into lots for purposes of sale; especially : one with houses built on it

3

: a category in botanical classification ranking below a division and above a class

Examples of SUBDIVISION

1. a political subdivision of the state

First Known Use of SUBDIVISION

15th century

Rhymes with SUBDIVISION

cell division, circumcision, double vision, imprecision, indecision, long division, short division, split decision, supervision, tunnel vision