# subdivided

/ˌsəbdɪˈvaɪdɪd/ (US) · /sˌʌbdɪvˈaɪdɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/subdivided
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

split into smaller parts or sections. You use this to describe something that was one big piece but is now several smaller ones.

For teachers: divided into smaller components or sub-units after an initial division. Often used to describe land, organizational structures, or logical categories.

## Examples

- The large field is now subdivided into small gardens.
- The subdivided office space allows several small startups to work in the same building.
- The report is subdivided into five distinct chapters, each addressing a different aspect of the regional economic crisis to ensure clarity for the reader.

## Usage notes

- Often follows a linking verb or precedes a noun; frequently paired with the preposition 'into'.

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