indivisible

adjective

in·​di·​vis·​i·​ble ˌin-də-ˈvi-zə-bəl How to pronounce indivisible (audio)
: not divisible
indivisibility noun
indivisible noun
indivisibly adverb

Examples of indivisible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The piece is relatively innocuous in a secular context, but if transplanted to an Islamic venue in Iran, where matters of worship are indivisible from power, the piece would gain a sardonic sheen. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 July 2024 The United States is an increasingly diverse society but united as one indivisible country and defended by brave men and women in uniform who love America. Gerald A. Schiffhorst, Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2024 And the February 2023 vote to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—in which 141 countries voted in favor, seven voted against, and 32, including China and all other members of the SCO except Russia, abstained—suggests widespread rejection of the GSI’s principle of indivisible security. Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024 Image In the centuries since, Italy made its bond with pasta indivisible. Hanya Yanagihara, New York Times, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for indivisible 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin indivisibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin divisibilis divisible

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of indivisible was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Indivisible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indivisible. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

indivisible

adjective
in·​di·​vis·​i·​ble ˌin-də-ˈviz-ə-bəl How to pronounce indivisible (audio)
: impossible to divide or separate
indivisibly adverb

Legal Definition

indivisible

adjective
in·​di·​vis·​i·​ble ˌin-də-ˈvi-zə-bəl How to pronounce indivisible (audio)
: consisting of one whole whose parts cannot be divided or treated individually
an indivisible obligation
indivisibility noun
indivisibly adverb
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