portion Meaning & Definition
What Does Portion Mean?
As a noun, portion means An allocated amount. It is also used to mean That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a whole; a separated part of anything. As a verb, it means To divide into amounts, as for allocation to specific purposes.
Portion at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpoɹʃən/ |
| Synonyms | component, part and allot |
| Plural | portions |
| Verb forms | portions, portioning, portioned |
Portion Definition (Noun)
- An allocated amount.
- That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a whole; a separated part of anything.
- One's fate; lot.
- The part of an estate given or falling to a child or heir; an inheritance.
- A wife's fortune; a dowry.
Portion as a Verb
- To divide into amounts, as for allocation to specific purposes.
- To endow with a portion or inheritance.
Synonyms of Portion
Word Forms & Grammar
portion (plural portions)
portion (third-person singular simple present portions, present participle portioning, simple past and past participle portioned)
Words That Rhyme With Portion
Origin of Portion
From Middle English porcioun, borrowed from Old French porcion, accusative of Latin portiōnem (“a share, part, portion, relation, proportion”), from portiō, akin to pars (“part”); see part. Compare proportion.
Quick Answers About Portion
Is portion a noun or a verb?
Portion is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for portion?
Words with a similar meaning to portion include component, part and allot. See the full list of portion synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of portion?
The plural of portion is portions.
What is the past tense of portion?
The past tense of portion is portioned. The present participle is portioning.