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subdivide
This term describes a secondary act of partitioning, implying that the object was already a division of a larger whole. It carries a technical or administrative connotation, frequently appearing in contexts like urban planning, biology, or organizational restructuring where precision and hierarchy are paramount.
In practical usage, it suggests a process of increasing granularity. While divide creates the first set of parts, subdivide creates a more detailed or fragmented structure within those parts, often to accommodate more specific needs or a higher density of use.
Meanings
Examples
We need to subdivide the project into smaller tasks to meet the deadline.
The developer decided to subdivide the large plot of land into residential lots.
Let us subdivide this category further to be more precise.
The empire began to subdivide into smaller city states after the central authority collapsed.
I should subdivide my study schedule into hourly blocks.
The region subdivides into several distinct ecological zones.
Can we subdivide this room with a temporary partition?
The biological classification system continues to subdivide species into subspecies.
The biological classification system continues to subdivide species into subspecies.