compartmental

[kuhm-pahrt-men-tl, kom-pahrt-] / kəm pɑrtˈmɛn tl, ˌkɒm pɑrt- /

ADJECTIVE

fractional

Synonyms

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apportioned compartmented constituent dismembered dispersed divided fragmentary frationary incomplete parceled part piecemeal sectional segmented

Antonyms

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all entire total

Example Sentences

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By contrast, compartmental segregation is preserved and even reinforced.

From Nature • Sep. 26, 2017

Chromatin organization by an interplay of loop extrusion and compartmental segregation.

From Nature • Sep. 26, 2017

He described Durst as "very compartmental," separating different areas of his life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2015