n. 1 separating, splitting, dividing, breaking (up or apart), sundering, cleaving; separation, split, division, break-up, rift, rupture The high point of the film was the parting of the Red Sea The parting between Harriet and Sam after twenty turbulent years was to be expected. 2 leave-taking, farewell, saying goodbye, departure, leaving, going (away), making one's adieus or adieux; valediction Parting is such sweet sorrow
adj. 3 closing, final, concluding, last, departing, valedictory; deathbed, dying Her parting comment was, 'If you're leaving, take the rubbish'