div

¹

1. Mathematics, Mechanics. divergence.
2. Music. divisi.

div.

²

abbreviation for

1. divide.
2. divided.
3. dividend.
4. division.
5. divisor.
6. divorced.

Div.

³

abbreviation for

1. divine.
2. divinity.

div

¹

/ dɪv /

noun

1. maths short for divergence

div

²

/ dɪv /

noun

1. slang:prison.
   a stupid or foolish person

Word History and Origins

Origin of div¹

C20: probably shortened and changed from deviant

Example Sentences

“Perhaps I div,” returned the Scot, with that touch of cynicism which is occasionally seen in his race.

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Gyles mynister of Lyndridge and div'rs others p'ishion'rs there.

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Div ye think, Jeames, that ever we'll be able to see inside thae doggies, and ken what they're thinkin?

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The boundaries of the charters contained in first two volumes of the Codex Div.

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Pity they didn't "div" me a whole box full before I began to creep; for I crept straight into mischief.

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