oddly-divided
|odd-ly-di-vid-ed|
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/ˈɑːdli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
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/ˈɒdli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
unusually separated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oddly-divided' originates from the combination of 'oddly,' meaning 'in a strange or unusual way,' and 'divided,' meaning 'separated into parts.'
Historical Evolution
'oddly' comes from the Old Norse word 'oddi,' meaning 'point of land,' and 'divided' comes from the Latin word 'dividere,' meaning 'to separate.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'oddly' meant 'in a peculiar manner,' and 'divided' meant 'separated into parts.' The combination retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
divided in a manner that is unusual or unexpected.
The cake was oddly-divided, with some pieces much larger than others.
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Last updated: 2025/03/22 22:29