Divisibilities

/ˌdɪvɪzəˈbɪlɪtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of divisibility; the quality or state of being able to be divided, especially in mathematics and theology.

Etymology

From Latin 'divisibilis' (able to be divided) plus the English '-ity' suffix, then pluralized with '-ies,' indicating multiple instances of the quality.

Kelly Says

Medieval theologians argued about 'divisibilities' of the soul—could something spiritual be truly divided?—a question that haunted religious philosophy.

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