Want to say compartment differently? Here are other words for compartment and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of compartment
A compartment is a separate section or space within a larger area or container.
Etymology of compartment
The word "compartment" originated from the Old French word "compartiment," which is derived from the Latin words "com-" (meaning "together") and "partire" (meaning "to divide")
Historically, the term has been used to describe separate sections or rooms in buildings, vehicles, and other structures, with the first recorded use in the 15th century
Synonyms
section
department
division
room
space
area
cell
cubicle
enclosure
stall
booth
alcove
nook
cranny
recess
niche
closet
cubbyhole
compartmentalization
separation
partition
separator
divider
wall
barrier
sector
zone
district
quarter
region
territory
compartmentalize
separate
divide
partition
segregate
isolate
seclude
Definitions
- A part of a vehicle, ship, or aircraft that is separated from other parts by a partition or wall
- * A separate section or room in a building or other structure
- * A small enclosed space or container for holding something
Usage Examples
- The train had several compartments for passengers to sit in
- * The desk had a small compartment for storing office supplies
- * The ship's cargo hold was divided into separate compartments for different types of cargo