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Synonyms & Similar Words
portion
share
section
fraction
component
piece
segment
division
constituent
element
member
fragment
slice
proportion
percentage
quotient
allotment
allowance
ration
distribution
allocation
apportionment
detachment
installment
module
unit
component part
subsidiary
subordinate
secondary
ancillary
auxiliary
supplemental
accessory
appendage
Meaning of Part
The primary meaning of the word "part" is a portion or share of something.
Definitions
- A portion or share of something
- A component or element of something
- A person's role or character in a play or performance
- A part of the body, especially the hair
- To leave or depart from a place
Etymology of Part
The word "part" comes from Old French "part", from Latin "pars", meaning share, portion, or part
The Latin "pars" is also related to the verb "parere", meaning to bear or produce
The word has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to a portion or share of something
Example Uses
- The company will play a major part in the development of the new technology
- She cut her hair into two parts, one of which she dyed blue
- The city is divided into different parts, each with its own unique character
- He played a supporting part in the play, but stole the show with his performance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
whole
entirety
totality
completeness
entirety
unity
oneness
singularity
entirety
fullness
completeness
entirety
wholeness
intactness
undividedness
indivisibility
integration
coherence
unity
solidarity
entirety
all
everything
total
aggregate
collective
entirety