10 synonyms found - words and phrases with similiar meaning.
Definition
noun
- a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
- a specialized division of a large organization
- the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
- (geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
- one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
- a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately
- one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
- a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
- a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
- a land unit equal to 1 square mile
- a segment of a citrus fruit
- a small army unit usually having a special function
- a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon
- a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
verb