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indivisible Definition

in·di·vis·ible (in′də viz′ə bəl)

adjective

  1. that cannot be divided
  2. Math. that cannot be divided by a specific number or quantity without leaving a remainder

Etymology: ME indyvysible < LL indivisibilis: see in- & divisible

noun

anything indivisible

indivisible Related Forms
in′·di·vis′·ibil′·ity noun in′·di·vis′·ibly adverb
indivisible Synonyms

indivisible

modif.

indissoluble, unified, inseparable, impenetrable; see inseparable 1, joined, permanent 2, unbreakable.

indivisible Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • unity: These are viewed as an indivisible unity and conflict of opposites.
  • particle: Thousands upon thousands of physics experiments have never suggested that the electron is anything but an indivisible particle.
  • load: These are generally referred to as indivisible abnormal loads.
  • unit: In both software programs, each animation sequence is divided into " frames " , a frame being an indivisible unit of time.
  • whole: Where the different types are present in one business, they become part of an indivisible whole.
  • element: The two can still be adjudged indivisible townscape elements, with a splendid linking monument.

Modifying Another Word

  • actually: Once again, words divide what is actually indivisible, creating apparent conundrums out of thin air.