Subdivision

Origin

From - + division

Full definition of subdivision

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) a division into smaller pieces of something that has already been divided; to separate somethingSubdivide the sentence into pieces and understand it a bit at a time.
2. (countable) such a piece that has been dividedWork on one subdivision at a time.
3. (countable) a parcel of land that has been divided into lots
4. (countable) a group of houses created by the same builder or in the same general areaThey're putting in a new subdivision out past Black Ranch Road.

Derived terms

• subdiv.