ùpẹ́n
noun
/ù.k͡pɛ̃́/
Definitions
- the act of dividing something into parts
- portion, division, section
- (drama) act
- share
- destiny, fate (literally "one's life portion")
Etymology
From ù- (“nominalizing prefix”) + pẹ́n (“to share out; to divide”), literally “one's lot, one's portion”. Cognate with Yoruba ìpín
Component words
ù-nominalizing prefixpẹ́nto share out; to divide
Source: Wiktionary · etymology 1,
where this word is spelled “upẹn”.
Reference:
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