Definitions for partite

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partite par·tite

Spelling: [pahr-tahyt]

IPA: /ˈpɑr taɪt/

Partite is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 195 anagrams from letters in partite (aeiprtt).

Definitions for partite

noun

1. an instrumental suite common chiefly in the 18th century.
2. a set of variations.

adjective

1. divided into parts, usually into a specified number of parts (usually used in combination):
2. Botany. parted.

Origin of partite

First recorded in 1560-70, partite is from the Latin word partītus (past participle of partīrī to divide). See part, -ite²

Examples for partite

The leaves are said to be very deeply pinnately partite; but drawn—as neither pinnate nor partite!

In form these compositions, which were generally called divertimenti or partite (partie) resembled those just described.