Divisible

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: dɪˈvɪzɪbəɫ

Origin

Old French, from Latin divisibilis, from the verb divido.

Full definition of divisible

Adjective

1. Capable of being divided or split.
2. (arithmetic) Of an integer, that, when divided by another integer, leaves no remainder.12 is divisible by 3.

Related terms

• divisibility
• indivisible
• separable

Synonyms

• disunitable
• splittable

Antonyms

• (all meanings) indivisible
• (capable of being divided) combinable, mergeable, unifiable

Noun

1. Any substance that can be divided.
• Joseph GlanvillThe composition of Bodies, whether it be of Divisibles or Indivisibles, is a question which must be rank'd with the Indissolvibles...----