Word 'divisible' in Other Languages
- divisible in Assamese অসমীয়া
- divisible in Bengali বাংলা
- divisible in Bodo बड़ो
- divisible in Dogri डोगरी
- divisible in English
- divisible in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- divisible in Hindi हिन्दी
- divisible in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- divisible in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- divisible in Konkani कोंकणी
- divisible in Maithili মৈথিলী
- divisible in Malayalam മലയാളം
- divisible in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- divisible in Marathi मराठी
- divisible in Nepali नेपाली
- divisible in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- divisible in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- divisible in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- divisible in Santali
- divisible in Sindhi سنڌي
- divisible in Tamil தமிழ்
- divisible in Telugu తెలుగు
- divisible in Urdu اُردُو
Divisible
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/dɪˈvɪzəbəl/
Definitions
- Capable of being divided into equal parts.
- (Mathematics) A number is divisible by another if it can be divided without leaving a remainder.
Usage Examples
- "Twelve is divisible by three and four."
- "His time was divisible between work and family."
Etymology
From Latin divisibilis, derived from dividere ("to divide").
Synonyms
- Separable
- Partible
- Breakable
Antonyms
- Indivisible
- Whole
- Inseparable
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Divisible | dee-vee-SEE-blay |
| French | Divisible | dee-vee-ZEE-bluh |
| German | Teilbar | TAHYL-bar |
| Russian | Делимый | de-LEE-miy |
| Hindi | विभाज्य | vi-bhaaj-ya |
| Chinese | 可分的 | kě fēn de |
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Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dɪˈvɪzəbəl/
- American English: /dəˈvɪzəbəl/
- Indian English: /dɪˈvɪzəbəl/ with slight stress variation
Historical Usage
The term divisible has been used in mathematical and philosophical contexts since ancient times, particularly in number theory and metaphysical discussions of separability.
Cultural Nuances
In many traditions, divisible numbers are considered practical for sharing resources, while indivisible numbers often carry symbolic meaning.
More Information
Understanding divisibility is crucial in mathematics, particularly in modular arithmetic, cryptography, and practical applications like resource allocation and time management.