n. [ L. subdivisio: cf. F. subdivision. ] 1. The act of subdividing, or separating a part into smaller parts. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A part of a thing made by subdividing. [ 1913 Webster ]
In the decimal table, the subdivision of the cubit, as span, palm, and digit, are deduced from the shorter cubit. Arbuthnot. [ 1913 Webster ]