divided
adjective
di·vid·ed
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Definition of divided
1a
: separated into parts or pieces
b
of a leaf
: cut into distinct parts by incisions extending to the base or to the midrib
c
: having a barrier (such as a guardrail) to separate lanes of traffic going in opposite directions
a divided highway
2a
: disagreeing with each other : disunited
b
: directed or moved toward conflicting interests, states, or objects
divided loyalties
3
: separated by distance
familiar objects from which she had never dreamed of being divided— James Joyce
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Other Words from divided
dividedly
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adverb
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adverb
dividedness
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noun
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noun
Examples of divided in a Sentence
Experts are sharply divided on the issue.
The issue has created a deeply divided nation.
She feels like she only gets her mother's divided attention.
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Recent Examples on the Web
So due to our increasingly divided politics and the chaotic events over the last 20 years, American voters have been getting a lot of change. — NBC News, "It's been a turbulent last 20 years in American politics," 23 Aug. 2019 Jews drew attention because the ugly theme of divided loyalty has long taken a prominent role in anti-Semitic attacks. — Los Angeles Times, "Trump’s remarks about ‘disloyal’ Jews highlight the tribalism of his politics," 23 Aug. 2019 Independents are closely divided — 44% approve and 47% disapprove — while 86% of Republicans approve of his economic leadership. — Steve Peoples, Fortune, "Trump Approval Rating: Still Weak, Despite Economy," 22 Aug. 2019 The Trump administration remains divided over climate policy. — Michael Wilner, sun-sentinel.com, "Trump makes environment pitch to Florida voters without saying ‘climate change’," 10 July 2019 But the two sides remained divided over the makeup of the sovereign council, which would hold executive power for three years. — Washington Post, "Sudan protesters at a crossroads after deadly crackdown," 3 July 2019 But there are no Russians here in Pylypovychi, just a Ukrainian community of around 1,500 people that’s become emotionally divided over a question few here had ever thought about before, but has pitted neighbor against neighbor. — Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, "Tangle of church and state roils Ukraine’s Orthodox parishes," 17 Apr. 2019 The justices appeared divided over Texas' appeal of congressional and legislative districts that a lower court struck down as racially discriminatory. — John D. Harden, Houston Chronicle, "Former Harris County jailer ordered to pay inmate $250,000," 2 May 2018 The Fed’s policymaking committee is somewhat divided on future rate actions. — Los Angeles Times, "News Analysis: In ramping up trade war with China, Trump could be playing with fire," 6 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'divided.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for divided
divided
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of divided
: separated by different opinions : in a state of disagreement
: given to two or more people or things rather than to just one person or thing
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divided
adjective
di·vid·ed
Legal Definition of divided
1a
: separated into parts, classes, or portions
divided coverage divided custody
b
in the civil law of Louisiana
: separately owned, possessed, or held : no longer held in indivision
owner of a divided part or of the entire estate following partition — Louisiana Civil Code granted in divided portions
2
: not united : failing to agree
a divided Court
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