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divisible

|di/vi/si/ble|

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/dɪˈvɪzəbl/

capable of being divided

Etymology
Etymology Information

'divisible' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'divisibilis', where 'dividere' meant 'to divide'.

Historical Evolution

'divisibilis' transformed into the Old French word 'divisible', and eventually became the modern English word 'divisible'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'capable of being divided', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.

The number 10 is divisible by 2 and 5.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42