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- Dictionaryparting/ˈpɑːtɪŋ/
noun
- 1. the action of leaving or being separated from someone: "they exchanged a few words on parting" Similar
- 2. the action of dividing something into parts: "the parting of the Red Sea" Similar
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PARTING definition: 1. done while leaving or separating: 2. a time when you are separated from another person, often…. Learn more.
The meaning of PARTING is a place or point where a division or separation occurs. How to use parting in a sentence.
Parting is the act of leaving a particular person or place. A parting is an occasion when this happens. Parting from any one of you for even a short time is hard. It was a dreadfully emotional parting. Synonyms: farewell, departure, goodbye, leave-taking More Synonyms of parting. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
the act of separating or the state of being separated. a departure or leave-taking, esp one causing a final separation. ( as modifier ) a parting embrace. a place or line of separation or division. chem a division of a crystal along a plane that is not a cleavage plane. a euphemism for death.
1. a. The act or process of separating or dividing. b. The state of being separated or divided. 2. A departure or leave-taking. adj. Given, received, or done on departing or separating: a parting gift. Idiom: parting of the ways. A point of divergence, especially one of great moment.
PARTING definition: 1. separation from someone, often for a long time: 2. the line on your head made by brushing your…. Learn more.
noun. /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/. /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/. Idioms. [uncountable, countable] the act or occasion of leaving a person or place. She was already dreading the moment of parting. We had a tearful parting at the airport. Extra Examples. It was an amicable parting and we greatly value the years we spent together.
