divided

UK: dɪˈvaɪdɪd | US: dɪˈvaɪdɪd

Definition

  1. adj. separated into parts or pieces

  2. vt. past tense of "divide": to separate or split into parts

Structure
divide <to split>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "divided" originates from the Latin dividere ("to force apart, cleave"), combining dis- ("apart") and -videre ("to separate"). The suffix -ed marks it as a past participle in English, indicating a completed action. The core idea of "splitting" has remained consistent from Latin through Old French (dividir) to Modern English.

Examples

  1. The river divided the city into two districts.

  2. She divided the cake equally among the children.

  3. Opinions are divided on the new policy.

  4. The cell divided rapidly under the microscope.

  5. A tall fence divided their properties.