DEFINITIONS

subdivide

[ suhb-di-vahyd, suhb-di-vahyd ]
/ ˌsʌb dɪˈvaɪd, ˈsʌb dɪˌvaɪd /
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verb (used with object), sub·di·vid·ed, sub·di·vid·ing.

to divide (that which has already been divided) into smaller parts; divide again after a first division.
to divide into parts.
to divide (a plot, tract of land, etc.) into building lots.

verb (used without object), sub·di·vid·ed, sub·di·vid·ing.

to become separated into divisions.

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Words related to subdivide

part, partition, split, separate, redivide

Words nearby subdivide

subderivative, subdiaconal, subdiaconate, subdigastric node, subdistrict, subdivide, subdivision, subdominant, subdual, subduct, subduction

Origin of subdivide

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Late Latin word subdīvīdere. See sub-, divide

OTHER WORDS FROM subdivide

sub·di·vid·a·ble, adjectivesub·di·vid·er, nounun·sub·di·vid·ed, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for subdivide

subdivide
/ (ˌsʌbdɪˈvaɪd, ˈsʌbdɪˌvaɪd) /

verb

to divide (something) resulting from an earlier division
(tr) US and Canadian to divide (land) into lots for sale

Derived forms of subdivide

subdivider, noun
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