The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SEPTATE
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The straight part
We know that "divined by partitions" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case divined by partitions = septate.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SEPTATE mean?
SEPTATE adjective- Of, pertaining to, or divided by a septum.