subdivide

sub·di·vide

verb \ˌsəb-də-ˈvīd, ˈsəb-də-ˌ\

Definition of SUBDIVIDE

transitive verb

1

: to divide the parts of into more parts

2

: to divide into several parts; especially : to divide (a tract of land) into building lots

intransitive verb

: to separate or become separated into subdivisions

— sub·di·vid·able \-ˈvī-də-bəl, -ˌvī-\ adjective

— sub·di·vid·er noun

Examples of SUBDIVIDE

1. The house is being subdivided into several apartments.
2. The people who attend the conference can be subdivided into three distinct groups.
3. He plans to subdivide his property.
4. The land will be subdivided into building lots.

Origin of SUBDIVIDE

Middle English, from Late Latin subdividere, from Latin sub- + dividere to divide

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with SUBDIVIDE

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