Chapter — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈchap-tər/ chap·ter

Meaning & Definition of Chapter

Chapter (noun)

  1. a main division of a book
  2. something resembling a chapter in being a significant specified unit
  3. a regular meeting of the canons of a cathedral or collegiate church or of the members of a religious house

Chapter (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a local unit of an organization

    "our chapter was well represented at the Jaycees' national convention"

    similar: affiliate, branch, cell, council, local
    related: arm, division, wing, offshoot, subchapter, lodge, post

  2. an individual part of a process, series, or ranking

    "a horror movie that marks a new chapter in vicarious sadism"

    similar: cut, degree, grade, inch, notch, peg, phase, place, point, stage, step
    related: angle, aspect, facet, side, amount, measure, plane, decrement, increment

Related Entry: Chapter 11 (noun)

Chapter 11 is a different word from Chapter. The synonyms below are for Chapter 11, not for chapter.

  1. as in failure, bankruptcy

    similar: bankruptcy, failure, insolvency, ruin

Related Entry: Chapter 11s (noun)

Chapter 11s is a different word from Chapter. The synonyms below are for Chapter 11s, not for chapter.

  1. as in failures, bankruptcies

    similar: bankruptcies, failures, insolvencies, ruins
    opposite: solvencies

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Chapter

The most common words with a similar meaning to Chapter:

affiliate, branch, cell, council, local, cut, degree, grade, inch, notch, peg, phase, place, point, stage, step

Related Words for Chapter

arm, division, wing, offshoot, subchapter, lodge, post, angle, aspect, facet, side, amount, measure, plane, decrement, increment

Origin & Etymology of Chapter

Middle English chapitre, from Anglo-French chapitre, chapitle, from Late Latin capitulum division of a book & Medieval Latin, meeting place of canons, from Latin, diminutive of capit-, caput head head

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Chapter

Words & Phrases Containing Chapter

chapter and verse, Chapter 11, a chapter of accidents, subchapter

Frequently Asked Questions about Chapter

What does "Chapter" mean?

"Chapter" means a main division of a book. As a noun, it is defined as: a main division of a book. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Chapter"?

Other words for "Chapter" include affiliate, branch, cell, council, local, cut, degree and grade. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Chapter" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Chapter"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Chapter". Common alternatives include affiliate, branch, cell, council, local, cut, degree, grade, inch and notch.

How do you use "Chapter" in a sentence?

Examples of "Chapter" in a sentence: "our chapter was well represented at the Jaycees' national convention"; "a horror movie that marks a new chapter in vicarious sadism".

Is "Chapter" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Chapter" is a noun.

Is "Chapter" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Chapter" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Chapter"?

"Chapter" is pronounced /ˈchap-tər/ and divided into syllables as chap·ter.

What is the origin of the word "Chapter"?

"Chapter" comes from Middle English chapitre, from Anglo-French chapitre, chapitle, from Late Latin capitulum division of a book & Medieval Latin, meeting place of canons, from Latin, diminutive of capit-, caput head head. First known use: 13th century.