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/pɑrts/
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/pɑːts/
(part)
segment or divide
Etymology
Etymology Information
'part' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'partem,' where 'part-' meant 'a share or portion.'
Historical Evolution
'partem' transformed into the Old French word 'part,' and eventually became the modern English word 'part' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a share or portion,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'part', referring to multiple sections or components of a whole.
The machine has many parts that need to be assembled.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35