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I. adverb Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French a part, literally, to one side Date: 14th century 1. at a little distance , away from one another in space or time , 2. as a separate unit ; independently , so as to separate one from another , excluded from consideration ; aside , in or into two or more parts ; to pieces , II. adjective Date: 1728 separate , isolated , holding different opinions ; divided , ~ness noun