divisible

The definition of divisible is something that can be broken up into pieces.

(adjective)

Because the number 6 can be broken down into 2x3, the number six is an example of a divisible number.
A piece of pie that can be cut up into 8 pieces is an example of something that isdivisible.

See divisible in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that can be divided; dividable, esp. without leaving a remainder

Origin: ME < LL divisibilis

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See divisible in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Capable of being divided, especially with no remainder: 15 is divisible by 3 and 5.

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