divided

(-id)

adjective

    1. separated into parts; parted
    2. having a center strip, as of turf, separating traffic moving in opposite directions: a divided highway
    3. having distinct indentations or notches reaching to the base or midrib, as in certain compound leaves
  1. disagreeing or differing in opinion

See divided in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Separated into parts or pieces.
  2. Being in a state of disagreement or disunity: a divided nation.
  3. Moved by conflicting interests, emotions, or activities: divided loyalties.
  4. Separated by distance: a child divided from her familiar surroundings.
  5. Having the lanes for opposing traffic separated: divided highways.
  6. Botany Having indentations extending to the midrib or base and forming distinct lobes: divided leaves.

Related Forms:

  • di·vidˈed·ly adverb
  • di·vidˈed·ness noun

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