The portion
Example: The portion represents part of the total
Definition
"The portion" refers to a part or segment of a whole, especially a quantity or share allocated or designated from a larger amount. It is commonly used to describe an individual part of a total, such as a serving of food or a section of a resource.
Etymology
The phrase "the portion" originates from the Latin word 'portio,' meaning 'a part, share, or division.' Over time, it entered Old French as 'portion' before being adopted into Middle English. Did you know? The word originally referred to a part assigned to someone, often used in legal or religious contexts.
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"The portion" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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