optimally-divided
|op-ti-mal-ly-di-vid-ed|
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/ˈɑːptɪməli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
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/ˈɒptɪməli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
efficient separation
Etymology
'optimally-divided' originates from the combination of 'optimal' and 'divide', where 'optimal' comes from Latin 'optimus' meaning 'best', and 'divide' from Latin 'dividere' meaning 'to separate'.
'optimally-divided' combines the modern English words 'optimal' and 'divide' to form a compound adjective.
Initially, 'optimal' meant 'best' and 'divide' meant 'to separate', and together they convey the idea of being separated in the best possible way.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
divided in the most efficient or effective manner.
The resources were optimally-divided among the team members to ensure maximum productivity.
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Last updated: 2025/06/18 17:07