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Partite , a. [L. partitus, p. p. of partire to part, divide, from pars. See Part, and cf. Party, a.]
- (Bot.) Divided nearly to the base; as, a partite leaf is a simple separated down nearly to the base.1913 Webster
- Consisting of parts; usually used in compounds specifying the number of parts; as, a tripartite treaty.PJC
- (Bot.) Divided nearly to the base; as, a partite leaf is a simple separated down nearly to the base.