partner
/ˈpɑɹt.nɚ/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.84 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
One of the pieces of wood comprising the framework which strengthens the deck of a wooden ship around the holes through which the mast and other fittings pass.
noun
A group financial arrangement in which each member contributes a set amount of money over a set period.
Example Sentences
- "business partner"
- "dance partner"
- "doubles partner"
- "speaking partner"
- "sex partner"
- "He Suſpends on theſe Reaſons, that Thomas Rue had granted a general Diſcharge to Adam Muſhet, who was his Conjunct, and correus debendi, after the alleadged Service, which Diſcharged Muſhet, and conſequently Houstoun his Partner."
Etymology
From Middle English partener, partiner, alteration (due to Middle English part) of Middle English parcener, from Old French parçonier, parçonneour (“joint heir”) from parçon (“partition”), from Latin partītiōnem, singular accusative of partītiō (“portion”). The word may also represent Old French part tenour (“part holder”). Compare also Middle English partifere (“partner”), partifelewe (“partner”). Doublet of parcener.
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: partener, parçonier, partītiōnem
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈpɑɹt.nɚ/
- British English: /ˈpɑːt.nə(ɹ)/