subdivide
verb
sub·di·vide
ˌsəb-də-ˈvīd 
ˈsəb-də-ˌvīd
subdivided; subdividing; subdivides
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
: to separate or become separated into subdivisions
subdivider
noun
Examples of subdivide in a Sentence
The house is being subdivided into several apartments.
The people who attend the conference can be subdivided into three distinct groups.
He plans to subdivide his property.
The land will be subdivided into building lots.
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This can be kept for private enjoyment or be subdivided with seven lots available for construction.
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Each five-year parliamentary term is subdivided into a number of sessions of the government's calling, and bills can only become law if they are discussed and voted on within a single session.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Its scale allows for multiple blocks subdivided into smaller parcels and developed over time by a range of builders.
—Alicia Pederson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
When Jim made the conversions to the theater, to turn it into a music studio, the middle of the theater room would be subdivided so that there were two studios, A and B.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Each five-year parliamentary term is subdivided into a number of sessions of the government's calling, and bills can only become law if they are discussed and voted on within a single session.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Its scale allows for multiple blocks subdivided into smaller parcels and developed over time by a range of builders.
—Alicia Pederson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
When Jim made the conversions to the theater, to turn it into a music studio, the middle of the theater room would be subdivided so that there were two studios, A and B.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for subdivide
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“Subdivide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subdivide. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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subdivide
verb
sub·di·vide
ˌsəb-də-ˈvīd
1
: to divide the parts of something into more parts
2
: to divide into several parts
especially
: to divide a piece of land into building lots
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subdivide
transitive verb
sub·di·vide
ˌsəb-də-ˈvīd, ˈsəb-də-ˌ
: to divide into several parts
specifically
: to divide (a tract of land) into two or more lots for sale or building development
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