subdivide meaning

UK US /ˌsʌbdəˈvaɪd/ 3 syllables

subdivide (verb): form into subdivisions.

subdivide has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

subdivide as a verb

  1. form into subdivisions
    • The cells subdivided

    Type of: separate

    Related forms: subdivision

  2. divide into smaller and smaller pieces
    • This apartment cannot be subdivided any further!

    Type of: divide

    Related forms: subdivision, subdivider

How to pronounce subdivide

subdivide is pronounced /ˌsʌbdəˈvaɪd/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with subdivide

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SU · words ending in DE · 9-letter words

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