indivisible

adjective

in·​di·​vis·​i·​ble ˌin-də-ˈvi-zə-bəl How to pronounce indivisible (audio)
: not divisible
indivisibility noun
indivisible noun
indivisibly adverb

Examples of indivisible in a Sentence

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There are dozens of these works that mix diverse elements of a painting and a sculpture into one cohesive and indivisible work of art. Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025 The Canadian playbook provides a compelling case for American business leaders that demonstrates why doing well and doing good are indivisible. Paul Klein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 The concept of a one-for-all, indivisible security across the North Atlantic has been remarkably successful in deterring attacks against NATO members. Ian Kelly, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025 In great part because of Abraham Lincoln, this country is still one, under God, indivisible. arkansasonline.com, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indivisible

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin indivisibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin divisibilis divisible

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Indivisible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indivisible. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

indivisible

adjective
in·​di·​vis·​i·​ble ˌin-də-ˈviz-ə-bəl How to pronounce indivisible (audio)
: impossible to divide or separate
indivisibly adverb

Legal Definition

indivisible

adjective
in·​di·​vis·​i·​ble ˌin-də-ˈvi-zə-bəl How to pronounce indivisible (audio)
: consisting of one whole whose parts cannot be divided or treated individually
an indivisible obligation
indivisibility noun
indivisibly adverb

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