part — a piece or section of something larger
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece or section of something larger
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɑːrt/
Example Sentences
- I lost the most important part of my presentation - my confidence!
- Students must take part in at least three school activities.
- The hardest part about being a zombie is finding matching body parts.
part
NOUN[/pɑːrt/]
a piece or section of something larger
A chef cuts the pizza into individual parts with a pizza cutter
Every part of art touches the heart!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'part' derives from Latin 'pars', meaning a portion or division of a whole. This fundamental concept of division has remained central to the word's meaning since its inception in Latin.
Breakdown
Latin 'pars' (portion, section, division) forms the direct root of English 'part', retaining its original semantic value of a constituent element within a larger whole.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I lost the most important part of my presentation - my confidence!”
“Students must take part in at least three school activities.”
“The hardest part about being a zombie is finding matching body parts.”
“This machine part needs to be replaced immediately.”
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