Bipartition :: Bipartition (n.) The act of dividing into two parts, or of making two correspondent parts, or the state of being so divided..
Compartition :: Compartition (n.) The act of dividing into parts or compartments; division; also, a division or compartment..
Partition :: Partition (v.) The act of parting or dividing; the state of being parted; separation; division; distribution; as, the partition of a kingdom..
Partition :: Partition (v.) That which divides or separates; that by which different things, or distinct parts of the same thing, are separated; separating boundary; dividing line or space; specifically, an interior wall dividing one part or apartment of a house, an inclosure, or the like, from another; as, a brick partition; lath and plaster partitions..
Partition :: Partition (v.) A part divided off by walls; an apartment; a compartment.
Partition :: Partition (v.) The servance of common or undivided interests, particularly in real estate. It may be effected by consent of parties, or by compulsion of law..
Quadripartition :: Quadripartition (n.) A division or distribution by four, or into four parts; also, a taking the fourth part of any quantity or number..
Tripartition :: Tripartition (n.) A division by threes, or into three parts; the taking of a third part of any number or quantity..