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to redivide

to redivide

1 4.8
Make something into new parts or groups again
  • verb
  • /ˌriːdɪˈvaɪd/
translation icon : redividir
  • And that's actually OK because those surviving cells are redividing quite quickly.

Examples

  • Consider Robert Kaplan, who tells us that "Europe has redivided along historical civilizational patterns, with the recently expanded NATO a variation of the Western Holy Roman Empire, and the Eastern Orthodox world."

    Academic text (2000)
  • The LAF was restored, restructured, and retrained between 1982 and 1984, and redivided in 1984.

    Academic text (1991)
  • In actual fact, this population can be redivided into yet three smaller groups with respect to military service.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The committee decided to redivide the project tasks among team members to improve efficiency.

  • After the merger, the new management will redivide the departments to better align with company goals.

  • In order to address community needs, local leaders will redivide the budget allocations for various programs.

Synonyms

to divide
vsto redivide
680 1.1

To split something into parts or groups

does the action again specifically after an earlier separation
to split
vsto redivide
513 1.3

To break something into two or more parts

does the action again rather than performing an initial break
to part
vsto redivide
241 2.9

To separate and move in different directions after being together

does the action again but often refers to movement rather than formal division
to break down
vsto redivide
213 2.8

To separate something into smaller parts to explain or study it

does the action again rather than dismantling for analysis or repair
to break up
vsto redivide
66 2.7

Separate something into smaller pieces

does the action again rather than implying destruction or ending
to split up
vsto redivide
47 2.6

To divide something into smaller parts

does the action again but without the informal tone
to compartmentalize
vsto redivide
24 7.4

To separate parts of your life, work, or feelings so they stay apart

does the action again but not always to isolate parts
to segment
vsto redivide
12 3.5

To divide something into separate parts

does the action again without insisting on precise boundaries
to partition
vsto redivide
10 4.0

To divide something into parts

does the action again but not limited to initial partitioning
to subdivide
vsto redivide
8 4.2

To split something into smaller parts

does the action again but not necessarily into ever smaller parts
to section
vsto redivide
4 3.3

To divide something into separate parts

does the action again rather than a single initial cut
to disaggregate
vsto redivide
  • Specialized
3 7.5

To separate something into smaller parts to study it

does the action again with focus on making new parts, not only analysis
to dissever
vsto redivide
  • Formal
1 9.9

To cut or separate something into parts, often by breaking it

does the action again but without implying forceful action
to partition off
vsto redivide
1 3.9

To divide a space using a wall or screen

does the action again without necessarily building physical barriers
to demerge
vsto redivide
  • Jargon
1 8.0

To separate a company into independent businesses

does the action again generally, not only to reverse a merger
to repartition
vsto redivide
  • Specialized
7.7

To divide something into parts again, for example a disk or land

does the same action again without implying specific reorganization
to subsegment
vsto redivide
5.8

To divide something into smaller parts

does the action again but not focused on making finer parts
to resegregate
vsto redivide
  • Specialized
9.8

To separate parts of a mixture into layers again by size or weight

does the action again without stressing physical property sorting
to reassort
vsto redivide
6.7

To sort things again into new groups or order

does the action again by forming parts rather than just resorting
to sectionalize
vsto redivide
8.0

To divide a country or city into areas for local government

does the action again but without the regional or administrative focus

Antonyms

638 2.7

To mix two or more things into one

Surface Forms

redivide infinitive
redivided past
redivided past participle
redividing present participle
redivides third person singular

Morphology

redivide = divide (transparent) = re + divide

This is a standard and easily interpretable use of 're-' meaning 'again' added to the verb 'divide'.

Etymology

Redivide breaks into re- 'again' and divide 'to split into parts'. So it simply means to 'split again' or to put things into new parts or groups.