divisional

adjective

di·​vi·​sion·​al -zhənᵊl How to pronounce divisional (audio)
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Synonyms of divisionalnext
1
: that divides : marking or noting a division
the divisional line between two states
2
: constituting a division or an aliquot part : fractional
American divisional coins include the dime and the nickel
3
: of or relating to a division
the divisional artillery
divisionally
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adverb

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“Divisional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divisional. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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