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subdivide

verb sub·di·vide \ˌsəb-də-ˈvīd, ˈsəb-də-ˌ\

: to divide (something) into several or many smaller parts

: to divide (a piece of land) into smaller areas on which houses will be built

Full Definition of SUBDIVIDE

transitive verb
1
:  to divide the parts of into more parts
2
:  to divide into several parts; especially :  to divide (a tract of land) into building lots
intransitive verb
:  to separate or become separated into subdivisions
sub·di·vid·able \-ˈvī-də-bəl, -ˌvī-\ adjective
sub·di·vid·er noun
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Origin of SUBDIVIDE

Middle English, from Late Latin subdividere, from Latin sub- + dividere to divide
First Known Use: 15th century
SUBDIVIDE Defined for Kids

subdivide

verb sub·di·vide \ˌsəb-də-ˈvīd\
sub·di·vid·edsub·di·vid·ing

Definition of SUBDIVIDE for Kids

1
:  to divide the parts of into smaller parts
2
:  to divide (a piece of land) into lots on which houses will be built

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