English · Culture & Society
chapter
/ˈtʃæp.tər/
[/ˈtʃæp.tər/]
a main section of a book
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A chapter is one of the main parts into which a book is divided. Students often study one chapter at a time.
Example
We will read the next chapter for homework.
We will read the next chapter for homework.
Etymology
From Latin 'capitulum' meaning a little head or section.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to refer to sections of textbooks and other books.