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splitting

UK
/ˈsplɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsplɪtɪŋ/

Translations

splittingnoun
splittings
pl
The splitting of the company into two separate entities was announced last week.
La division de l'entreprise en deux entités distinctes a été annoncée la semaine dernière.
The splitting of the company into two separate entities was announced last week.
La séparation de l'entreprise en deux entités distinctes a été annoncée la semaine dernière.
fractionnementSurtout en contexte technique, scientifique ou économique.
The splitting of the company into two separate entities was announced last week.
Le fractionnement de l'entreprise en deux entités distinctes a été annoncé la semaine dernière.
scissionSurtout pour une séparation institutionnelle, politique ou juridique.
The splitting of the company into two separate entities was announced last week.
La scission de l'entreprise en deux entités distinctes a été annoncée la semaine dernière.
Additional translations
dédoublementEn physique ou en spectroscopie.
clivageEn psychologie.
Synonyms
division
separation
fragmentation
dissection
cleavage
splittinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsplɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsplɪtɪŋ/
Functions as a present participle adjective (e.g., "a splitting headache").
atroceSurtout dans l'expression « splitting headache » ; registre courant.
She had a splitting headache after spending hours in front of the computer.
Elle avait un mal de tête atroce après avoir passé des heures devant l'ordinateur.
Additional translations
fissurantPour quelque chose qui provoque des fissures ou une séparation.
Synonyms
severe
intense
excruciating
agonizing
throbbing
pounding
piercing
searing
bursting
cracking
splintering
rending
cleaving
dividing
parting
splitverb

splitting

Gerund

split
Past Simple
split
Past Participle
splitting
Gerund
UK
/splɪt/
US
/splɪt/
They decided to split the project into smaller tasks to manage it more effectively.
Ils ont décidé de diviser le projet en tâches plus petites pour mieux le gérer.
The teacher split the class into two groups for the activity.
Le professeur a séparé la classe en deux groupes pour l'activité.
répartirPour une somme, un bénéfice ou des ressources.
They agreed to split the profits equally among all the partners.
Ils ont convenu de répartir les profits également entre tous les associés.
se séparerPour une relation amoureuse.
They finally decided to split after five years together.
Ils ont finalement décidé de se séparer après cinq ans passés ensemble.
Additional translations
partagerPour un bien, une note ou des frais.
filerFamilier, pour « partir rapidement ».
romprePour une relation amoureuse.
Synonyms
divide
separate
partition
distribute
segregate
fracture
cleave
bisect
Antonyms
unite
combine
join

Definitions

splittingnoun
The act or process of dividing or separating something into parts.
The splitting of the company into two separate entities was announced last week.
The separation of a single energy level, spectral line, or other entity into two or more components, especially in physics or spectroscopy.
Zeeman splitting occurs when an external magnetic field is applied to the atom.
A defense mechanism in which a person perceives people or situations in extreme, all-good or all-bad terms.
Splitting is a common feature of borderline personality disorder.
splittinggerund / present participle
Causing or characterized by severe, often piercing pain or discomfort.
She had a splitting headache after spending hours in front of the computer.
Causing division or separation; tending to split or break apart.
The splitting cracks in the wall signaled structural problems.
splitverb
To divide or break something into parts or sections.
They decided to split the project into smaller tasks to manage it more effectively.
To separate or cause to separate into different groups or sections.
The teacher split the class into two groups for the activity.
To leave or depart, especially quickly or suddenly.
After the argument, he decided to split and go home.
To divide or share something between people.
They agreed to split the profits equally among all the partners.
To end a romantic relationship with someone.
They finally decided to split after five years together.
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