Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cleavage
noun
/ˈklē-vɪdʒ/
Definition
The division or splitting of something into parts, especially in a physical context.
Examples
- The cleavage of the mineral allowed for easy identification.
- She wore a dress that accentuated her cleavage.
- In biology, cleavage refers to the early cell divisions in a developing embryo.
Meaning
In a general sense, cleavage refers to the act of splitting or dividing. It is commonly used to describe the visible separation between the breasts as well as a geological term for the way certain minerals break along specific planes.
Synonyms
- split
- separation
- division
- cleft
