Portion

['pɔːʃ(ə)n] or ['pɔrʃən]

Definition

(n.) That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a whole; a separated part of anything.

(n.) A part considered by itself, though not actually cut off or separated from the whole.

(n.) A part assigned; allotment; share; fate.

(n.) The part of an estate given to a child or heir, or descending to him by law, and distributed to him in the settlement of the estate; an inheritance.

(n.) A wife's fortune; a dowry.

(v. t.) To separate or divide into portions or shares; to parcel; to distribute.

(v. t.) To endow with a portion or inheritance.

Typed by Juan

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Part, piece, fragment, bit, scrap, morsel.[2]. Share, allotment, division, parcel, lot, quantity, dividend, quota, contingent.

v. a. [1]. Divide, allot, deal out, distribute, parcel out.[2]. Endow, supply with a portion.

Typist: Vilma

Synonyms and Antonyms

[See PART]

Editor: Sheldon

Definition

n. a part: an allotment: fate: destiny: dividend: the part of an estate descending to an heir: a wife's fortune.—v.t. to divide into portions: to allot a share: to furnish with a portion.—adj. Por′tioned having a portion or endowment.—ns. Por′tioner one who portions or assigns shares: (Scots law) the occupier of a small feu or portion of land: one of two or more incumbents on a benefice at one time; Por′tionist one who has an academical allowance: the incumbent of a benefice which has more than one rector or vicar.—adj. Por′tionless having no portion dowry or property.—Marriage portion a gift given by a parent or guardian to a bride on her marriage.

Typist: Sam

Examples

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