divided

American  

[dih-vahy-did] / dɪˈvaɪ dɪd /

adjective

1. separated; separate.

2. disunited.

3. shared; apportioned.

4. (of a leaf ) cut into distinct portions by incisions extending to the midrib or base.

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divided British  

/ dɪˈvaɪdɪd /

adjective

1. botany another word for dissected

2. split; not united

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Other Word Forms

• dividedly adverb
• dividedness noun
• quasi-divided adjective
• quasi-dividedly adverb
• self-divided adjective
• semidivided adjective
• undivided adjective
• well-divided adjective

Etymology

Origin of divided

First recorded in 1555–65; divide + -ed ²

Example Sentences

A stock’s forward P/E is its price divided by the consensus earnings estimate among analysts working for brokerage or research firms polled by LSEG.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The strait is roughly 20 miles wide at its narrowest point and divided into lanes to separate marine traffic, forcing merchant ships to travel along predictable routes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Yet this period of change has reignited debate among fans, who remain divided over whether Simeone should stay or step aside.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Ji divided the class into groups to study different aspects of the star.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

A common theme in the press was that the nation—once divided by war—was now unified in hoping that Garfield recovered.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow