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- Dictionarydivided/dɪˈvʌɪdɪd/
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"
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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.
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.
a way of keeping yourself in a position of power by causing disagreements among other people so that they are unable to oppose you: It's just a fact that the principle that underpins any empire is divide and rule. See more. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Divided definition: separated; separate.. See examples of DIVIDED used in a sentence.
Jun 2, 2012 · 1. a. : to separate into two or more parts, areas, or groups. divide the city into wards. b. : to separate into classes, categories, or divisions. divide history into epochs. c. : cleave, part. a ship dividing the waves. 2. a. : to separate into portions and give out in shares : distribute. divide profits. b.
DIVIDED meaning: 1. split into two or more opposing groups who cannot agree: 2. split into two or more opposing…. Learn more.
to separate or be separated into parts or groups; split up; part to share or be shared out in parts; distribute to diverge or cause to diverge in opinion or aim
adj. 1. Separated into parts or pieces. 2. Being in a state of disagreement or disunity: a divided nation. 3. Moved by conflicting interests, emotions, or activities: divided loyalties. 4. Separated by distance: a child divided from her familiar surroundings. 5. Having the lanes for opposing traffic separated: divided highways. 6.
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.
Definition of divide verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
