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dividing

Dividing (adj) means acting to separate one thing from another. Example: “The fence acts as the dividing line between the two properties.”

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Acting to separate one thing from another.
"The fence acts as the dividing line between the two properties."

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dividing line dividing wall

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dividings plural

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What does “dividing” mean?

The word “dividing” means acting to separate one thing from another.

How do you use “dividing” in a sentence?

Here is “dividing” used in a sentence: “The fence acts as the dividing line between the two properties.”

What part of speech is “dividing”?

“Dividing” is an adjective.

Is “dividing” a common word?

“Dividing” is an uncommon word in modern English.

What is the difference between "dividing" and "divisive"?

"Dividing" simply describes something that separates one thing from another, such as a dividing wall or line. "Divisive" carries a negative connotation, describing something that causes disagreement or conflict between people, such as a divisive issue.

What is an example of "dividing" used as an adjective?

A phrase like "a dividing line" or "a dividing wall" uses "dividing" to describe something that physically or conceptually separates two things.

Can "dividing" be used for both physical and abstract separation?

Yes. "Dividing" applies to physical boundaries, such as a dividing fence between properties, and to abstract distinctions, such as a dividing factor between two opinions or groups.

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