Sub`di*vi"sion (?), n. [L.
subdivisio: cf. F. subdivision.] 1.
The act of subdividing, or separating a part into smaller
parts.
2. A part of a thing made by
subdividing.
In the decimal table, the subdivision of the
cubit, as span, palm, and digit, are deduced from the shorter
cubit.
Arbuthnot.