Redivide: meaning, definitions and examples
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redivide
[ rɪˈdɪvaɪd ]
mathematics
To divide again, to separate into smaller parts or sections
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| redivide |
When you need to reorganize or change the divisions that already exist.
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| split |
When you want to divide something into two or more parts, often emphasizing a clear, often equal divide.
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| subdivide |
When you need to divide something that is already a part of a larger whole into smaller parts, often in a detailed or structured way.
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| partition |
When you want to separate an area into different sections, often using physical barriers.
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Examples of usage
- The teacher asked the students to redivide the shapes into equal parts.
- After making a mistake, he had to redivide the budget to ensure everything was covered.
- It is important to redivide the tasks among the team members to ensure efficiency.
Translations
Translations of the word "redivide" in other languages:
🇵🇹 redistribuir
🇮🇳 पुनर्वितरण करना
🇩🇪 neu aufteilen
🇮🇩 membagi ulang
🇺🇦 перерозподілити
🇵🇱 ponownie podzielić
🇯🇵 再分配する
🇫🇷 redistribuer
🇪🇸 redistribuir
🇹🇷 yeniden bölmek
🇰🇷 다시 나누다
🇸🇦 إعادة التوزيع
🇨🇿 přerozdělit
🇸🇰 prerozdeliť
🇨🇳 重新分配
🇸🇮 ponovno razdeliti
🇮🇸 endurskipt
🇰🇿 қайта бөлу
🇬🇪 ხელახლა განაწილება
🇦🇿 yenidən bölüşdürmək
🇲🇽 redistribuir
Etymology
The word 'redivide' is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'divide', which comes from the Latin 'dividere' meaning 'to separate'. The concept of redividing is commonly used in mathematics, where it refers to the act of dividing something again or into smaller parts. The word has been in use since the mid-16th century.
See also: dividable, divide, divided, dividend, dividends, divider, dividers, dividing, divisible, division, divisive, divisor, divisors, misdivide, subdivide, subdivision, undivided.