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chapter
[ chap-ter ]
noun
- a main division of a book, treatise, or the like, usually bearing a number or title.
- a branch, usually restricted to a given locality, of a society, organization, fraternity, etc.:
the Connecticut chapter of the American Red Cross.
- an important portion or division of anything:
The atomic bomb opened a new chapter in history.
Synonyms: , , ,
- Ecclesiastical.
- an assembly of the monks in a monastery, of those in a province, or of the entire order.
- a general assembly of the canons of a church.
- a meeting of the elected representatives of the provinces or houses of a religious community.
- the body of such canons or representatives collectively.
- any general assembly.
- Liturgy. a short scriptural quotation read at various parts of the office, as after the last psalm in the service of lauds, prime, tierce, etc.
- Horology. any of the marks or numerals designating the hours on a dial.
verb (used with object)
- to divide into or arrange in chapters.
chapter
/ ˈʃæə /
noun
- a division of a written work, esp a narrative, usually titled or numbered
- a sequence of events having a common attribute
a chapter of disasters
- chapter of accidents
- a series of misfortunes
- the unforeseeable course of events
- an episode or period in a life, history, etc
- a numbered reference to that part of a Parliamentary session which relates to a specified Act of Parliament
- a branch of some societies, clubs, etc, esp of a secret society
- the collective body or a meeting of the canons of a cathedral or collegiate church or of the members of a monastic or knightly order capitular
- a general assembly of some organization
- chapter and verseexact authority for an action or statement
verb
- tr to divide into chapters
Other 51Թ Forms
- t· adjective
- ܲ·t verb (used with object)
- ܲ·ted adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of chapter1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of chapter1
Example Sentences
Williams enters the newest chapter of her motherhood journey as she stars in FX’s “Dying for Sex.”
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Amazon MGM executives said they “are committed to honoring the legacy of this iconic character while bringing a fresh, exhilarating new chapter.”
The next chapter in the history of the 5 Star Bar will be led by Dice, a veteran of the local DIY punk and metal scenes.
Or is this a new chapter in American history?
"Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter," the Belgium midfielder wrote on social media.
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