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sub·di·vide
 subdivide
- pronunciation:
- suhb
dih
vaId
[or]
suhb
dih
vaId
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
subdivided, subdivides, subdividing |
| definition 1: |
to make smaller divisions in (something already divided).
- similar words:
- fraction
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| definition 2: |
to divide (land) into building lots for sale to separate owners.
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| related words: |
break down, divide, partition, separate, zone |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to become divided into parts or subdivisions.
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| derivation: |
subdivider (n.) |
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