subdivision

noun

sub·​di·​vi·​sion ˈsəb-də-ˌvi-zhən 

1

: an act or instance of subdividing

2

: something produced by subdividing: such 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 in a Sentence

a political subdivision of the state

Recent Examples on the Web

The new group will operate as a subdivision of Paul Hastings’ existing entertainment and media practice. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026

In that time, the planning agency predicts 4,690 households will move into the area, filling a cluster of large subdivisions either already approved or in the pipeline for development. — Mark Dee july 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026

From massive urban villages to lakeside subdivisions, here’s a look at the projects reshaping the area. — Rachel Royster. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026

The city’s news release says the drainage basin where the incident occurred is privately owned and was initially constructed as part of the Richland Park subdivision. — Arkansas Online, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for subdivision

• cablevision
• circumcision
• imprecision
• indecision
• supervision
• television
• abscission
• collision
• decision
• derision
• division
• elision

Kids Definition

subdivision

noun

sub·​di·​vi·​sion ˌsəb-də-ˈvizh-ən 

1

: the act or process of subdividing

2

: one of the parts into which something is subdivided

Medical Definition

subdivision

noun

sub·​di·​vi·​sion ˈsəb-də-ˌvi-zhən 

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

Legal Definition

subdivision

noun

sub·​di·​vi·​sion ˈsəb-də-ˌvi-zhən 

1

: an act or instance of subdividing

obtain approval of his subdivision of the land

2

: a tract of land subdivided into lots

to provide streets and sewers for the subdivision

3

: a part made by subdividing

as prescribed in subdivision one of this section