piece — a portion or part of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a portion or part of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /piːs/
Example Sentences
- My mom's homemade puzzle has 1,000 pieces and my patience has only 10 pieces left.
- I need to write a piece about environmental protection for the school newspaper.
- He gave me a piece of his mind when I broke his favorite mug.
piece
NOUN[/piːs/]
a portion or part of something
a portion or part of something
One piece brings peace, all conflicts cease.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word piece derives from Old French 'piece', which evolved from Latin 'pecia' meaning a small part or patch. In medieval times, the term was used by merchants to denote a single cut or section of cloth.
Breakdown
Latin 'pecia' (patch, small portion) → Old French 'piece' → Middle English 'piece'. The root 'pecia' originally referred to a patch of land or fabric before broadening to mean any distinct portion or segment.
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📝Examples
“My mom's homemade puzzle has 1,000 pieces and my patience has only 10 pieces left.”
“I need to write a piece about environmental protection for the school newspaper.”
“He gave me a piece of his mind when I broke his favorite mug.”
“The detective tried to piece together the evidence from the crime scene.”
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