Synonyms of partitions

partitions 1 of 2

noun

plural of partition

1

as in parts

one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled

one of the partitions of a prefabricated house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• parts
• portions
• segments
• sections
• members
• components
• elements
• ingredients
• factors
• fragments
• lengths
• constituents
• moieties
• particles
• parcels
• cuts
• bits
• scraps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compounds
• aggregates
• wholes
• composites
• totals
• sums
• totalities

2

as in fences

something that divides, separates, or marks off

put up a partition to divide the room into two

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fences
• dividers
• walls
• separators
• barriers
• divisions
• boundaries
• separations
• borders
• limits

3

as in splits

the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces

the partition of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia

Synonyms & Similar Words

• splits
• divisions
• dissolutions
• breakups
• separations
• schisms
• cleavages
• fractionations
• scissions
• bifurcations
• dispersions
• decompositions
• subdivisions
• distributions
• fractionalizations
• disunions
• dispersals
• polarizations
• segregations
• ruptures
• divorces
• segmentations
• breaches
• diffusions
• severances
• administrations
• disassemblies
• isolations
• dismemberments
• scatterings
• seclusions
• apportionments
• atomizations
• sequestrations
• dichotomizations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unions
• associations
• assemblages
• connections
• unifications
• linkages
• links
• attachments
• combinations
• conjunctions
• aggregations
• consolidations
• fusions
• linkups

partitions

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of partition

as in segments

Related Words

• segments
• quarters
• parts
• halves
• splits
• subdivides
• divides
• fractionates
• bifurcates
• bisects
• dichotomizes
• fragments
• divorces
• disunites
• disconnects
• separates
• dissects
• disassociates
• fractionalizes
• disjoins
• trisects
• cleaves
• unlinks
• sunders
• ramifies
• resolves
• severs
• disjoints
• dissociates
• decomposes
• decouples
• breaks up
• dissevers
• disassembles
• uncouples
• breaks down
• dissolves
• unyokes
• disintegrates
• fractures
• fragmentizes
• rifts
• ruptures
• isolates
• tears
• fragmentates
• pulls
• cuts off
• segregates
• rives
• rends
• rips
• insulates
• secludes
• sequesters
• detaches
• disentangles
• disengages
• unties
• breaks
• unravels

Dissimilar Words

• associates
• mixes
• combines
• couples
• blends
• connects
• assembles
• binds
• sticks
• fuses
• attaches
• closes
• mingles
• accumulates
• links
• joins
• unifies
• fastens
• unites
• welds
• agglutinates
• knits
• cements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of partitions

Noun

On the eight trading floors, the company installed custom partitions and operational furnishings built to meet the demands of high-performance financial operations. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Two further partitions followed in 1793 and 1795, and Poland would not return as an independent state until after World War I, at about one-third of its size before partition. — David Armitage, Washington Post, 26 June 2026

The architect replaced rigid partitions with a curtain system to separate the bedroom, which then benefited from better airflow and light. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 20 June 2026

Thoughtful details include four handles, making the bags a breeze to move, as well as partitions sewn to the bottom to avoid root entanglement. — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026

Roberts opened up the space by taking down office partitions in the roughly 1,500-square-foot store, 3941 Park Drive, Suite 80. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026

Balconies are separated by relatively thin partitions, and sound carries easily outdoors. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026

From bright orange to casual khaki, this belt bag comes in a wide variety of colors, all crafted from waterproof fabric with plenty of pockets and partitions. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026

Inside, the seating has personal storage and moveable partitions for more seclusion or more socialization onboard as well as moody lighting. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026