chapter

chap-ter · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A main division of a book.

  2. 2.

    A distinct period in history or a person's life.

  3. 3.

    A local branch of an organization.

  4. 4.

    A meeting of the clergy of a cathedral.

Forms

plural: chapters

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    chapter and verse — exact reference or authority
  • •
    close the chapter — to end a period
  • •
    new chapter — a fresh start
  • •
    a chapter of accidents — a series of unfortunate events

Related words

See also: book, episode, part, section
Synonyms: division, episode, part, section

Etymology

From Old French "chapitre" from Latin "capitulum" meaning little head, a diminutive of "caput" (head).