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- pronunciation:
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part
mnt
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A compartment is a separate section or part of a container or larger thing that has been constructed to hold things.
The tool box has compartments for each different kind of tool.The refrigerator has a compartment just for meat.- synonyms:
- chamber
- similar words:
- apartment, cell, room, section, stall
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| definition 2: |
A compartment is a separate room or closed space used for a particular purpose.
We shared a compartment with them on the train.- synonyms:
- cabin, room, stall
- similar words:
- closet
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| related words: |
booth, cab |
| derivations: |
compartmental (adj.), compartmentally (adv.) |
The word compartment
contains the following part:
-ment
Latin
noun-forming suffix
that means act, process, or instance of
  More about this word part:
The suffix -ment
attaches to Latin verb roots (e.g., doc, reg, sed) or to English verbs of Latin origin to form nouns.
Example words:
adjustment, advertisement, agreement, announcement, armament, arrangement, commandment, compartment, complement, compliment, department, document, employment, entertainment, fragment, government, improvement, investment, judgment, measurement, movement, regiment, sediment, sentiment
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