Defn: A resolving a whole into its parts.
5. (Print.)
Defn: The sorting of types and placing them in their proper boxes in the cases.
6. (Steam Engine)
Defn: The steps or operations by which steam is supplied to and withdrawn from the cylinder at each stroke of the piston; viz., admission, suppression or cutting off, release or exhaust, and compression of exhaust steam prior to the next admission. Geographical distribution, the natural arrangements of animals and plants in particular regions or districts.
Syn. — Apportionments; allotment; dispensation; disposal; dispersion; classification; arrangement.
DISTRIBUTIONAL
Dis`tri*bu"tion*al, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to distribution. Huxley.
DISTRIBUTIONIST
Dis`tri*bu"tion*ist, n.
Defn: A distributer. [R.] Dickens.