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Portion

A share or quantity of something that has been divided into parts.

A portion refers to a share or quantity of something that has been divided into parts. It is commonly used in contexts such as food servings, resource allocation, or divisions of land and property.

Etymology

Portion comes from the Old French word 'porcion' meaning a fourth part, derived from Latin 'pars, partis' meaning 'part'.

Explain Like I’m 5

A portion is like when you share a pizza - each slice is a portion of the whole pie.

FAQ

What does 'portion' mean? It means a share or part of something larger
Can portions be different sizes? Yes, portions can vary in size depending on how things are divided
Is a serving the same as a portion? Sometimes, but 'portion' is a more general term

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

quantity share

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

serving slice segment

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

whole total

Indexes

mathematical operation measurable

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