indivisible

CEFRB2

/ˌɪndɪˈvɪzɪbəl/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Unable to be divided into separate parts.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    That which cannot be divided or split.

Examples

  • At that time, astronomy and astrology were still indivisible.

  • Thomson found out that atoms are indivisible.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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Parts of speech
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Citations
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Synonyms
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Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Incapable of being divided; atomic.

  2. Incapable of being divided by a specific integer without leaving a remainder.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. An infinitely small quantity which is assumed to admit of no further division.

More examples

In context

  • Algeria is one and indivisible.

  • Although the mainland and Taiwan are yet to be reunited, they belong to one and same China, which is an indivisible whole.

  • one indivisible point of time

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Origin

adjective

PIE word *dwóh₁ From Middle French indivisible, from Late Latin indivisibilis. Equivalent to in- + divisible.