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partite

adjective
par·​tite | \ ˈpär-ËŒtÄ«t How to pronounce partite (audio) \

Definition of partite

1 : divided into a usually specified number of parts
2 : parted sense 1b a partite leaf

First Known Use of partite

circa 1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for partite

Latin partitus, from past participle of partire

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