indivisibility
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Cannot be split evenly by a number
- noun
- /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzɪbɪlɪti/
- Specialized
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indivisibilidad
- Understanding indivisibility is essential for solving equations where specific integers must not leave a remainder.
Examples
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In mathematics, the indivisibility of a prime number means it cannot be divided by any other number except for one and itself.
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See Oliver E. Williamson, "Peak-load Pricing and Optimal Capacity under Indivisibility Constraints," American Economic Review 56 (1966), 810-827.
Academic text (2008) -
The indivisibility of certain numbers makes them unique in arithmetic, as they cannot be divided evenly by any integer.
Antonyms
Surface Forms
indivisibility singular
indivisibilities plural
Morphology
indivisibility = indivisible (semi-transparent) = in + divis + ible + ity
This is a regular abstract noun formed from the adjective 'indivisible' with '-ity'.
Etymology
Indivisibility comes from the parts in- meaning 'not' and divide meaning 'to split', so in arithmetic it describes a number that cannot be split by another number without a remainder.