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chapter

/ˈtʃæp.tər/

[/ˈtʃæp.tər/]

a main section of a book

Intermediatenoun

Definition

A chapter is one of the main parts into which a book is divided. Students often study one chapter at a time.

Example

We will read the next chapter for homework.

We will read the next chapter for homework.

Etymology

From Latin 'capitulum' meaning a little head or section.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to refer to sections of textbooks and other books.

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