adj

undivided

uhn-dih-VEYE-dihd

Undivided (adj) means Whole and complete; not split into separate parts, or fully focused. Example: “The teacher asked for the class's undivided attention.”

adj

Whole and complete; not split into separate parts, or fully focused.

"The teacher asked for the class's undivided attention."

"The estate passed to the family as an undivided whole."

How to use undivided

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishKept together as one whole thing, without being split up.

Common mistake

Most often used in the fixed phrase "undivided attention," meaning full, uninterrupted focus.

Common pairings

undivided attention undivided loyalty

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Etymology

From un- ("not") plus divided, the past participle of divide.

Rhymes for undivided

guided decided divided braided provided lopsided undecided misguided

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Frequently asked questions

What does “undivided” mean?

The word “undivided” means whole and complete; not split into separate parts, or fully focused. In plain terms, kept together as one whole thing, without being split up.

How do you pronounce “undivided”?

“Undivided” is pronounced uhn-dih-VEYE-dihd (/ˌʌndɪˈvaɪdɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “undivided” in a sentence?

Here is “undivided” used in a sentence: “The teacher asked for the class's undivided attention.”

What part of speech is “undivided”?

“Undivided” is an adjective.