Partition of numbers (Math.), the resolution of integers into parts
subject to given conditions. Brande & C.
Par*ti"tion (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Partitioned (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Partitioning.] 1. To divide into parts or shares; to divide and
distribute; as, to partition an estate among various heirs.
2. To divide into distinct parts by lines, walls, etc.; as, to
partition a house.
Uniform without, though severally partitioned within.
Bacon.
Par*ti"tion*ment (?), n. The act of partitioning.
Par"ti*tive (?), a. [Cf. F. partitif.] (Gram.) Denoting a part; as, a
partitive genitive.
Par"ti*tive, n. (Gram.) A word expressing partition, or denoting a
part.
Par"ti*tive*ly, adv. In a partitive manner.
Part"let (?), n. [Dim. of part.] 1. A covering for the neck, and
sometimes for the shoulders and breast; originally worn by both sexes,
but laterby women alone; a ruff. [Obs.] Fuller.
2. A hen; -- so called from the ruffing of her neck feathers. "Dame
Partlett, the hen." Shak.
Part"ly, adv. In part; in some measure of degree; not wholly. "I partly
believe it." 1 Cor. xi. 18.
Part"ner (?), n. [For parcener, influenced by part.] 1. One who has a
part in anything with an other; a partaker; an associate; a sharer.
"Partner of his fortune." Shak. Hence: (a) A husband or a wife. (b)
Either one of a couple who dance together. (c) One who shares as a
member of a partnership in the management, or in the gains and losses,
of a business.
My other self, the partner of my life.
Milton.
2. (Law) An associate in any business or occupation; a member of a
partnership. See Partnership.
3. pl. (Naut.) A framework of heavy timber surrounding an opening in a
deck, to strengthen it for the support of a mast, pump, capstan, or the
like.
Dormant, or Silent, partner. See under Dormant, a.
Syn. -- Associate; colleague; coadjutor; confederate; partaker;
participator; companion; comrade; mate.
Part"ner, v. t. To associate, to join. [Obs.] Shak.
Part"ner*ship, n. 1. The state or condition of being a partner; as, to
be in partnership with another; to have partnership in the fortunes of
a family or a state.