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Definition of subdivision

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] the action of subdividing or being subdivided: the subdivision of existing subjects such an arrangement offers the possibility of subdivision into a series of identical spaces
  • [count noun] a secondary or subordinate division: the Birkenhead police subdivision subject subdivisions
  • [count noun] Biology any taxonomic subcategory, especially (in botany) one that ranks below division and above class.
  • 2North American & Australian/NZ an area of land divided into plots for sale.
  • an area of housing.

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