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divided

v.
A2 Elementary US //dɪˈvaɪdɪd// UK //dɪvˈaɪdɪd// di·vid·ed

v. to split something into two or more parts. You also use this in math to find out how many times one number fits into another.

v. to separate into two or more parts, areas, or groups; to perform the mathematical operation of determining how many times one quantity is contained within another.


SIMPLE

She divided the cake into eight equal slices.

CONTEXTUAL

The river divided the city into two distinct districts, each with its own unique architecture and culture.

COMPLEX

The committee members remained deeply divided on the proposal, with half arguing for immediate implementation and the others insisting on further research.

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Etymology 1

From divide.

Etymology 2

From Middle English divided, devided, devidid, past participle of Middle English dividen (“to divide”), equivalent to divide + -ed.

Usage

The verb is transitive and often takes the preposition 'into' or 'by'.

Pitfall

Ten is divided with twoTen is divided by twoIn mathematical contexts, the verb takes the preposition 'by' to indicate the divisor.

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