Dividable: meaning, definitions and examples

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dividable

 

[ dɪˈvaɪdəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematical operation

Capable of being divided or separated into parts.

Synonyms

divisible, separable, splitable.

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Word Description / Examples
dividable

This is a less-accepted variant spelling of 'divisible'. It is generally avoided in favor of 'divisible'.

  • Make sure the total amount is dividable by all group members.
divisible

Commonly used in mathematics to describe numbers that can be evenly divided by another number.

  • 15 is divisible by 3 and 5.
  • When working with fractions, it's important to know if one number is divisible by another.
separable

Used to describe something that can be separated into distinct parts or components, often in a physical or conceptual sense.

  • The yolk and white of an egg are separable.
  • The book's themes are not easily separable from its plot.
splitable

Describes something that can be split into parts, usually implying breaking or dividing along natural or intended lines. This form is less common.

  • The log is splitable into smaller pieces for kindling.
  • The document is splitable into chapters for easier reading.

Examples of usage

  • The number 10 is dividable by 2.
  • This cake is easily dividable into equal portions.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Able to be divided or shared among different people or groups.

Synonyms

allocable, distributable, shareable.

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dividable

Same as 'dividable,' it refers to things that can be divided into parts. While both 'dividable' and 'dividable' mean the same, 'dividable' is less commonly used.

  • Is the cake dividable into equal parts?
  • This amount is not dividable evenly among five people.
shareable

Used to describe something that can be shared, often in casual, digital, or social media contexts.

  • The article has a shareable link.
  • The app allows you to create shareable memes.
allocable

Best used in formal or business settings to describe something that can be allocated, often referring to resources, budget, or time.

  • The project's budget is allocable across several departments.
  • The time spent on each task is not easily allocable.
distributable

Ideal for describing something that can be distributed, often related to resources, products, or dividends in a formal or business setting.

  • The company profits are distributable among shareholders.
  • The food supplies are distributable to the various shelters.

Examples of usage

  • The workload is dividable between the team members.
  • The profits are dividable among the shareholders.

Translations

Translations of the word "dividable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 divisível

🇮🇳 विभाज्य

🇩🇪 teilbar

🇮🇩 terbagi

🇺🇦 ділимий

🇵🇱 podzielny

🇯🇵 割り切れる (わりきれる)

🇫🇷 divisible

🇪🇸 divisible

🇹🇷 bölünebilir

🇰🇷 나눌 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للقسمة

🇨🇿 dělitelný

🇸🇰 deliteľný

🇨🇳 可分的 (kě fēn de)

🇸🇮 deljiv

🇮🇸 deilanlegur

🇰🇿 бөлінетін

🇬🇪 გაყოფადი

🇦🇿 bölünən

🇲🇽 divisible

Etymology

The word 'dividable' is derived from the verb 'divide', which comes from the Latin word 'dividere', meaning 'to separate'. The concept of division and divisibility has been fundamental in mathematics and everyday life for centuries, with the term 'dividable' reflecting the ability of something to be separated or shared. Its usage has evolved to encompass various contexts beyond just mathematical operations.

See also: divide, divided, dividend, dividends, divider, dividers, dividing, divisible, division, divisive, divisor, divisors, misdivide, redivide, subdivide, subdivision, undivided.