divisible

adjective

di·​vis·​i·​ble də-ˈvi-zə-bəl 

: capable of being divided

a number divisible by 3

divisibility

də-ˌvi-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Synonyms of divisible

• separable

Examples of divisible in a Sentence

9 is divisible by 3

easily divisible into enough pieces for everyone

Recent Examples on the Web

They're easily valued, divisible and don't necessarily require ongoing maintenance, expenses, or contact with other heirs, experts said. —Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025

Basically, loop quantum gravity implies that space is not infinitely divisible — it’s made of elementary chunks, which are linked together into loops. —Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025

This can be relatively straightforward when the refresh rate is divisible by the frame rate, as the TV can show multiples of the same frame. —Simon Hill, Wired News, 19 Sep. 2025

Primes are whole numbers that are greater than 1 and are divisible by only 1 and themselves. —Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 16 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for divisible

• visible
• invisible

Kids Definition

divisible

adjective

di·​vis·​i·​ble də-ˈviz-ə-bəl 

: capable of being divided

divisibility

-ˌviz-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

Legal Definition

divisible

adjective

di·​vis·​i·​ble də-ˈvi-zə-bəl 

: capable of being divided especially into independent parts (as promises or interests)

a divisible contract

compare entire

divisibility

də-ˌvi-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun