Abspalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abspalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "split off", "separate" or "cleave".

Essential properties of "abspalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abspalten
Simple past: spaltete ab
Participle: abgespalten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "abspalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Separate/divide from a larger whole"

Definition: "To separate or divide something from a larger whole."
Translation(s): split off, separate, cleave, detach
Synonym(s): trennen, abtrennen
Antonym(s): verbinden, zusammenfügen
Related word(s): Spaltung, Abtrennung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Chemiker konnte das Element erfolgreich abspalten.The chemist successfully managed to split off the element.
Es ist wichtig, die unerwünschten Teile zu abspalten.It is important to separate the unwanted parts.
Die Gruppe entschied sich, sich von der Organisation zu abspalten.The group decided to split off from the organization.

2.) "Divide from a main group/entity"

Definition: "To divide from a main group or entity."
Translation(s): secede, break away, split off, separate
Synonym(s): abtrennen, sich lösen
Antonym(s): sich anschließen, vereinen
Related word(s): Abspaltung, Sezession

📝 Some usage examples:

Einige Mitglieder wollten sich von der Partei abspalten.Some members wanted to break away from the party.
Die Region drohte, sich vom Land zu abspalten.The region threatened to secede from the country.
Die Fraktion plante, sich von der Hauptgruppe zu abspalten.The faction planned to split off from the main group.

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