repartition

1 of 2

noun (1)

re·​par·​ti·​tion ˌre-ˌpär-ˈti-shən 

ˌrē-

: distribution

repartition

2 of 2

noun (2)

re·​par·​ti·​tion ˌrē-ˌpär-ˈti-shən 

: a second or additional dividing or distribution

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

probably from Spanish repartición, from repartir to distribute, from re- + partir to divide, from Latin partire — more at part

Noun (2)

re- + partition

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1555, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for repartition

• abolition
• acquisition
• admonition
• ammunition
• apparition
• apposition
• coalition
• competition
• composition
• definition
• deglutition
• demolition