roughly-divided
|rough-ly-di-vid-ed|
B2
/ˈrʌf.li dɪˈvaɪ.dɪd/
approximate division
Etymology
Etymology Information
'roughly-divided' originates from the combination of 'roughly' and 'divided', where 'roughly' means 'approximately' and 'divided' means 'separated into parts'.
Historical Evolution
'Roughly-divided' combines the adverb 'roughly' with the past participle 'divided', forming a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'roughly' meant 'in a rough manner', and 'divided' meant 'separated'. Together, they convey the idea of an approximate division.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
divided in a manner that is not precise or exact.
The land was roughly-divided into three sections for different uses.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 11:05
