well-divided
|well-di-vid-ed|
B2
/wɛl dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
(divide)
separate into parts
Etymology
Etymology Information
'well-divided' originates from the combination of 'well,' meaning 'in a good or satisfactory way,' and 'divide,' from Latin 'dividere,' meaning 'to separate.'
Historical Evolution
'divide' changed from the Latin word 'dividere' and eventually became the modern English word 'divide.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'divide' meant 'to separate into parts,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
evenly or appropriately separated into parts or sections.
The responsibilities were well-divided among the team members.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 13:24