impartible

adjective

im·​par·​ti·​ble (ˌ)im-ˈpär-tə-bəl How to pronounce impartible (audio)
: not partible : not subject to partition
an impartible inheritance
impartibly adverb

Word History

Etymology

Middle English impartibil, from Late Latin impartibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin partibilis divisible, from Latin partire

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of impartible was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Impartible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impartible. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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