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subdivide

sub·di·vide

UK/ˌsʌb.dɪˈvaɪd/ US/ˌsʌbdʌˈvaɪd/ uncommon

verb

1.

form into subdivisions

  • “The cells subdivided”
2.

divide into smaller and smaller pieces

  • “This apartment cannot be subdivided any further!”

Origin

From sub- + divide.

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