split
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/splɪt/
divide into parts
Etymology
Etymology Information
'split' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'splitten,' where 'split' meant 'to split or cleave.'
Historical Evolution
'splitten' transformed into the English word 'split' during the Middle English period.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cleave or divide,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a division or separation into parts or groups.
There was a split in the political party.
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Verb 1
to divide or separate into parts or groups.
They decided to split the profits equally.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40