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- DictionaryDivided/dəˈvīdəd/
adjective
- 1. split into parts; separated: "the deputy came back, carrying a divided metal plate and a cup"
- 2. not united; in disagreement: "a divided party leadership"
1. a. : separated into parts or pieces. b. of a leaf : cut into distinct parts by incisions extending to the base or to the midrib. c. : having a barrier (such as a guardrail) to separate lanes of traffic going in opposite directions. a divided highway. 2. a. : disagreeing with each other : disunited. b.
Synonyms for DIVIDED: split, at odds, disunited, at loggerheads, fractionated, fractionalized, balkanized, factious; Antonyms of DIVIDED: unanimous, undivided, united, linked, joined, combined, unified, mixed.
Furdiermore, although the eleven chapters are divided into sub-sections with topicheadings, none of the latter find mention on the contents page.
split into two or more opposing groups who cannot agree: The party is deeply divided over fundamental issues, such as immigration and the budget deficit. More than ever we seem to be a divided nation. Fewer examples. Republican leaders are badly divided on the plan. The conflict left the country bitterly divided.
to cause a group of people to disagree about something: The party is divided over the issue of capital punishment. divide and conquer (also mainly UK divide and rule) a way of keeping yourself in a position of power by causing disagreements among other people so that they are unable to oppose you:
Divided definition: separated; separate.. See examples of DIVIDED used in a sentence.
Something that's divided is sectioned or split into parts. A divided political party might be separated into several groups with very different opinions on what the party's priorities ought to be.
to separate into equal parts by the process of mathematical division; apply the mathematical process of division to: Eight divided by four is two. to be a divisor of, without a remainder. to mark a uniform scale on (a ruler, thermometer, etc.).
Definition of divided adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a. : to separate into portions and give out in shares : distribute. divide profits. b. : to possess, enjoy, or make use of in common. divide the blame. c. : apportion. divides her time between the office and home. 3. a. : to cause to be separate, distinct, or apart from one another.
