undivided
|un-di-vid-ed|
B2
/ˌʌn.dɪˈvaɪ.dɪd/
whole, complete
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undivided' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'undividid,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'dividid' meant 'divided.'
Historical Evolution
'undividid' transformed into the modern English word 'undivided.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not divided,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not separated into parts or shares; whole.
The land was left undivided among the heirs.
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Adjective 2
(Of attention or support) given completely; not distracted.
She gave her undivided attention to the speaker.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45