often-divided
|of-ten-di-vid-ed|
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/ˈɔːfən dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
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/ˈɒfən dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
frequently separated
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'often-divided' combines 'often,' from Old English 'oft,' meaning 'frequently,' and 'divided,' from Latin 'dividere,' meaning 'to separate.'
Historical Evolution
'Often' evolved from Old English 'oft,' while 'divided' came from Latin 'dividere,' through Old French 'diviser,' and Middle English 'dividen.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'often' meant 'frequently,' and 'divided' meant 'to separate.' The combined term retains these meanings, indicating frequent separation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
frequently separated into parts or sections.
The often-divided opinions of the committee made it difficult to reach a consensus.
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Last updated: 2025/03/19 23:54