Divides

/dɪˈvaɪdz/ verb

Definition

Separates something into parts or groups; also means to disagree or cause disagreement between people.

Etymology

From Latin 'dividere' (to separate, split). The prefix 'di-' means 'two' or 'apart,' and the root suggests breaking something into separate pieces.

Kelly Says

The word 'individual' literally means 'cannot be divided'—so 'divides' is almost the opposite of individuality! Mathematically, dividing by zero is impossible because you can't separate something into zero parts.

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