First Known Use: 15th century
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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
Rhymes with SUBDIVIDE
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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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