parts
/pɑːts/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Intellectual ability or learning.
Noun
Examples
He was a man of great parts but little virtue.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Vicinity, region.
NounRegister: colloquial
Examples
We intend being at Leamington before long, unless some change in the weather should make our stay in these parts more tolerable.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “parts” mean?
Intellectual ability or learning.
Is “parts” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.