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indivisible

[ɪndɪˈvɪzəb(ə)l]

indivisible Definition

unable to be divided or separated.

Using indivisible: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "indivisible" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The country's constitution declares that it is indivisible.

  • Example

    The bond between them was so strong that it seemed indivisible.

  • Example

    The concept of time as a continuous and indivisible entity has been debated by philosophers.

indivisible Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for indivisible

Phrases with indivisible

  • a basic, irreducible element that cannot be further divided

    Example

    The atom is considered the indivisible unit of matter.

  • a complete and unified entity that cannot be broken down into smaller parts

    Example

    The ecosystem is an indivisible whole, where every living and non-living component is interconnected.

  • a number that cannot be evenly divided by another number without leaving a remainder

    Example

    When dividing 7 by 3, the remainder is 1, which is an indivisible remainder.

Origins of indivisible

from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'divisibilis' meaning 'able to be divided'

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Summary: indivisible in Brief

The term 'indivisible' [ɪndɪˈvɪzəb(ə)l] refers to something that cannot be divided or separated. It can describe physical objects like atoms or abstract concepts like time. Examples include 'The country's constitution declares that it is indivisible.' and 'The bond between them was so strong that it seemed indivisible.' 'Indivisible' extends into phrases like 'indivisible unit,' denoting basic, irreducible elements, and 'indivisible whole,' referring to complete and unified entities.

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