indivisible — unable to be divided or separated; forming a single unified whole
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unable to be divided or separated; forming a single unified whole
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's famous recipe is indivisible - you can't just make half a batch and expect it to taste the same!
- The twins have an indivisible bond that even their parents can't break when separating their toys.
- The constitution declares that the republic is one and indivisible.
indivisible
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/]
unable to be divided or separated; forming a single unified whole
Their friendship felt indivisible, like two trees grown into one trunk.
The invisible bond stays indivisible, while all else becomes divisible
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, the word originated from the concept of 'not dividing' and evolved to convey the stronger meaning of 'absolutely unable to be divided.' The term combines the Latin prefix in- (not) with dividere (to divide) and the suffix -ible (capable of being), forming a word that describes something fundamentally incapable of separation.
Breakdown
in- (not) + dividere (to divide) + -ible (able to be, capable of being). This morphological structure literally means 'not able to be divided.'
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's famous recipe is indivisible - you can't just make half a batch and expect it to taste the same!”
“The twins have an indivisible bond that even their parents can't break when separating their toys.”
“The constitution declares that the republic is one and indivisible.”
“Their friendship seemed indivisible until pizza topping preferences were discussed.”
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