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divisible

 

[ dɪˈvɪzəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

Capable of being divided, especially with no remainder.

Synonyms

partable, separable, splitable.

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Word Description / Examples
divisible

Most often used in mathematics to indicate that a number can be divided by another number without leaving a remainder.

  • 15 is divisible by 3.
  • Any even number is divisible by 2.
separable

Most often used to describe something that can be separated into distinct parts or elements without necessarily implying equal division.

  • Oil and water are separable substances.
  • The two issues are separable and should be dealt with individually.
splitable

More informal and commonly used to describe objects or things that can be split into parts, often used in everyday language.

  • The logs are splitable with an axe.
  • This document is splitable into several sections for easier reading.
partable

An uncommon term usually used in legal contexts or old literature to indicate that something can be partitioned or divided into parts. Rarely used in modern language.

  • The estate was deemed partable among the three children.
  • In medieval times, certain lands were considered partable between lords.

Examples of usage

  • 6 is divisible by 3 because 6 ÷ 3 = 2
  • 12 is divisible by 4 because 12 ÷ 4 = 3

Translations

Translations of the word "divisible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 divisível

🇮🇳 भाज्य

🇩🇪 teilbar

🇮🇩 dapat dibagi

🇺🇦 ділимий

🇵🇱 podzielny

🇯🇵 割り切れる

🇫🇷 divisible

🇪🇸 divisible

🇹🇷 bölünebilir

🇰🇷 나눌 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للقسمة

🇨🇿 dělitelné

🇸🇰 deliteľný

🇨🇳 可分

🇸🇮 deljiv

🇮🇸 deilanlegur

🇰🇿 бөлінетін

🇬🇪 გაყოფადი

🇦🇿 bölünən

🇲🇽 divisible

Etymology

The word 'divisible' originated from the Latin word 'divisibilis', which is derived from the verb 'dividere' meaning 'to divide'. The concept of divisibility has been a fundamental part of mathematics since ancient times, with early civilizations such as the Egyptians and Babylonians developing rules for divisibility. The study of divisibility plays a crucial role in number theory and arithmetic, forming the basis for various mathematical concepts and calculations.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,363, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.