Divider: meaning, definitions and examples

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divider

[ dɪˈvaɪdər ]

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mathematics

A horizontal line that divides a shape into two equal parts.

Synonyms

partitioner, separator, splitter

Examples of usage

The divider split the rectangle into two equal halves.
Use a divider to find the middle point of the line.

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office supplies

A tool used for measuring and marking straight lines or distances.

Synonyms

compass, protractor, ruler

Examples of usage

She used a divider to draw a perfect circle.
The architect used a divider to scale the floor plan.

Translations

Translations of the word "divider" in other languages:

🇵🇹 divisor

🇮🇳 विभाजक

🇩🇪 Teiler

🇮🇩 pembagi

🇺🇦 роздільник

🇵🇱 dzielnik

🇯🇵 区切り

🇫🇷 diviseur

🇪🇸 divisor

🇹🇷 bölücü

🇰🇷 나누기

🇸🇦 فاصل

🇨🇿 dělitel

🇸🇰 deliteľ

🇨🇳 分隔符

🇸🇮 delilec

🇮🇸 skipti

🇰🇿 бөлгіш

🇬🇪 გამყოფი

🇦🇿 bölücü

🇲🇽 divisor

Word origin

The word 'divider' originated from the Latin word 'dividere', which means 'to separate'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to something that divides or separates. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various meanings in different fields such as mathematics and office supplies.