adjective
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botany divided almost to the base
parted leaves
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heraldry showing two coats of arms divided by a vertical central line
Other Word Forms
- partedness noun
- unparted adjective
Etymology
Origin of parted
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at part, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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We shook hands and parted ways, the tour complete.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
When she publicly raised allegations of toxic working conditions against the series’ production team, the studio responded by noting it had parted ways with the actor after “multiple complaints” involving her workplace behavior.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
It was escorted by a Russian navy ship across the English Channel, but the two vessels parted ways when the tanker entered the Atlantic Ocean, according to the British Royal Navy.
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
That plan seemed under way as the team parted company with key contributors like Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and Luke Kornet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
Finally the yellow mist parted, revealing a muddy clearing like an island in the muck.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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