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Definition of Parting
1. Noun. The act of departing politely. "Parting is such sweet sorrow"
Generic synonyms: Departure, Going, Going Away, Leaving
Specialized synonyms: Valediction
Derivative terms: Leave, Leave, Leave, Part, Part
2. Noun. A line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions. "His part was right in the middle"
Definition of Parting
1. a. Serving to part; dividing; separating.
2. n. The act of parting or dividing; the state of being parted; division; separation.
Definition of Parting
1. a division or separation [n -S]
Medical Definition of Parting
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1. Serving to part; dividing; separating.
2. Given when departing; as, a parting shot; a parting salute. "Give him that parting kiss."
3. Departing. "Speed the parting guest."
4. Admitting of being parted; partible. Parting fellow, a partner. Parting pulley. See Pulley. Parting sand, a thin tool, used in turning or planing, for cutting a piece in two.
Origin: From Part.
1. The act of parting or dividing; the state of being parted; division; separation. "The parting of the way."
2. A separation; a leave-taking. "And there were sudden partings, such as press The life from out young hearts." (Byron)
3. A surface or line of separation where a division occurs.
4. The surface of the sand of one section of a mold where it meets that of another section.
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