ˈpär]ˌtīt, ˈpȧ] also ]d.ˌīt, usu -īd.+V\ adjective
Etymology: Latin partitus divided, past participle of partire, partiri to divide
1. : divided into a usually specified number of parts or divisions
the rule of four- partite military government — New Republic
sex- partite vaulting — T.F.Bumpus
2. : parted 1c
a partite leaf