Divided: meaning, definitions and examples

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divided

 

[ dɪˈvaɪdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mathematics

To separate into equal parts or groups.

Synonyms

partition, separate, split

Examples of usage

  • The teacher divided the class into two groups for the activity.
  • She divided the cake into six slices for everyone to share.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To cause to be separate or apart from one another.

Synonyms

isolate, segregate, sever

Examples of usage

  • The issue has divided the community into opposing factions.
  • His controversial comments divided public opinion.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To distribute or share among several or many.

Synonyms

allocate, apportion, distribute

Examples of usage

  • They divided the profits equally among the partners.
  • She divided her time between work and family.

Translations

Translations of the word "divided" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dividido

🇮🇳 विभाजित

🇩🇪 geteilt

🇮🇩 terbagi

🇺🇦 поділений

🇵🇱 podzielony

🇯🇵 分割された

🇫🇷 divisé

🇪🇸 dividido

🇹🇷 bölünmüş

🇰🇷 분할된

🇸🇦 منقسم

🇨🇿 rozdělený

🇸🇰 rozdelený

🇨🇳 分裂的

🇸🇮 razdeljen

🇮🇸 skipt

🇰🇿 бөлінген

🇬🇪 გაყოფილი

🇦🇿 bölünmüş

🇲🇽 dividido

Word origin

The word 'divided' originated from the Latin word 'dividere', which means 'to separate'. The concept of division has been essential in various fields such as mathematics, politics, and social dynamics. Throughout history, the idea of dividing or separating has played a significant role in shaping societies and systems.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,344, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.