tightly-divided
|tight-ly-di-vid-ed|
B2
/ˈtaɪtli dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
firmly separated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tightly-divided' originates from the combination of 'tight' and 'divide', where 'tight' meant 'firmly or closely' and 'divide' meant 'to separate into parts'.
Historical Evolution
'tight' and 'divide' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'tightly-divided'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'tight' meant 'firmly' and 'divide' meant 'to separate', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is split or separated into parts with little room for movement or change.
The community was tightly-divided on the issue of the new development.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 09:26