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indivisible

ihn-dih-VIH-zih-buhl

Indivisible (adjective) means not able to be split into separate parts. Example: “The pledge describes the nation as "indivisible.”

adjective
1
Not able to be split into separate parts.
"The pledge describes the nation as "indivisible.""
2
Of a number, not able to be divided evenly by a given integer.
"17 is indivisible by 4."

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In plain EnglishCan't be broken into pieces or divided evenly.

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indivisibles plural

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Etymology

From Middle French indivisible, from Late Latin indivisibilis, built from in- (\"not\") plus divisible.

Origin: Late Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “indivisible” mean?

The word “indivisible” means not able to be split into separate parts. In plain terms, can't be broken into pieces or divided evenly.

How do you pronounce “indivisible”?

“Indivisible” is pronounced ihn-dih-VIH-zih-buhl (/ˌɪndɪˈvɪzɪbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “indivisible” in a sentence?

Here is “indivisible” used in a sentence: “The pledge describes the nation as "indivisible.".”

What is another word for “indivisible”?

Words with a similar meaning to “indivisible” include unsplittable.

What is the opposite of “indivisible”?

The opposite of “indivisible” — its antonyms — are divisible, incombinable, uncombinable, unmergeable and ununifiable.

What part of speech is “indivisible”?

“Indivisible” is an adjective.

Where does the word “indivisible” come from?

The word “indivisible” comes from Late Latin. From Middle French indivisible, from Late Latin indivisibilis, built from in- (\"not\") plus divisible.

How many meanings does “indivisible” have?

“Indivisible” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not able to be split into separate parts.

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