chapter

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Pronunciation
/ˈt͡ʃæptə/
/ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

(authorship) One of the main sections into which the text of a book is divided.

Example Sentences
  • Detective novel writers try to keep up the suspense until the last chapter.
2 Definition

A section of a social or religious body.

3 Definition

A sequence (of events), especially when presumed related and likely to continue.

4 Definition

A decretal epistle.

5 Definition

A location or compartment.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To divide into chapters.

2 Definition

To put into a chapter.

3 Definition

(with "out") To use administrative procedure to remove someone.

4 Definition

To take to task.