divisible

UK [dɪˈvɪzɪbəɫ] US [dɪˈvɪzɪbəɫ]
adj 2noun 1

Definitions

adj

1

Capable of being divided or split.

Near-synonyms: separable, separatable

2

Capable of being divided or split.

Just as 12 is divisible by 3, so is 48 divisible by 12.

noun

1

Any substance that can be divided.

The compoſition of Bodies, whether it be of Diviſibles or Indiviſibles, is a queſtion which must be rank'd with the Indiſſolvibles: For though it hath been attempted by the moſt illuſtrious Wits of all Philoſophick Ages; yet they have done little elſe, but ſhewn their own diviſions to be almoſt as infinite, as ſome ſuppoſe thoſe of their Subject.

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