Meaning & Definition of word "Divided"

Divided

/dɪˈvaɪ.dɪd/

1. past tense of divide; to separate into parts or groups.
- Example: The cake was divided into eight equal pieces.
2. to distribute or allocate.
- Example: The teacher divided the responsibilities among the students.

1. separated into parts or groups.
- Example: The community was divided into several factions with differing viewpoints.
2. shared or allocated among several recipients.
- Example: The prize money was divided equally among all the winners.
3. characterized by disagreement or conflict.
- Example: The issue has left the electorate divided, with strong opinions on both sides.

From Latin 'dividere', meaning 'to separate'.

divided attention:

A state in which someone's focus is split among multiple tasks or subjects.

divided loyalty:

A situation where a person has conflicting allegiances to two or more groups or causes.

divided we fall:

An expression implying that without unity, failure is inevitable.

divide:

To separate into parts or groups.

division:

The action of separating something into parts or groups.

Meaning: Caught in a disagreement.

Example Sentence: They were so divided on the issue that it turned into a shouting match.

Meaning: Split views among friends.

Example Sentence: We’re totally divided about which movie to watch.