Main Entry: di·vi·sion

Pronunciation: \də-ˈvizh-ən\

Function: noun

1 : the act or process of dividing : the state of being divided—see cell division
2 : a group of organisms forming part of a larger group ; specifically : a primary category of the plant kingdom

—di·vi·sion·al \-ˈvizh-nəl, -ˈvizh-ən-^əl\ adjective