subdivide

[ suhb-di-vahyd, suhb-di-vahyd ]

verb (used with object)

, sub·di·vid·ed, sub·di·vid·ing.

1. to divide (that which has already been divided) into smaller parts; divide again after a first division.
2. to divide into parts.
3. to divide (a plot, tract of land, etc.) into building lots.

verb (used without object)

, sub·di·vid·ed, sub·di·vid·ing.

1. to become separated into divisions.

subdivide

/ ˌsʌbdɪˈvaɪd; ˈsʌbdɪˌvaɪd /

verb

1. to divide (something) resulting from an earlier division
2. tr to divide (land) into lots for sale

Derived Forms

• ˌsubdiˈvider, noun

Other Words From

• subdi·vida·ble adjective
• subdi·vider noun
• un·subdi·vided adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of subdivide¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Late Latin word subdīvīdere. See sub-, divide

Example Sentences

It further allows homeowners to subdivide their properties, creating up to four units on a single lot.

From Quartz

I firmly believe that the time has come to update these antiquated zoning policies to allow single-family zoned lots to be subdivided into four individual land parcels.

From Voice of San Diego

He also said the AHS wants to find a buyer who will not subdivide the land and build houses and said the AHS is still considering options that would allow it to retain ownership of the site.

From Washington Post

Google recommends that we do not subdivide the product group.

From Search Engine Land

It would allow owners of single-family lots to subdivide their property into multiple smaller lots, potentially creating new homes and new homeowners.

From Voice of San Diego

We may, therefore, subdivide as many of the divisions as are necessary for the two lines whose degrees of angle are to be found.

From Project Gutenberg

It would be better to subdivide the work of the world, according to the capacity of the different nations.

From Project Gutenberg

These again subdivide, and the branches droop but turn upward at the tips.

From Project Gutenberg

In the intervals they subdivide themselves into several parties and go about the country exhibiting their art.

From Project Gutenberg

Zoologists attempted at first to subdivide these countries, on the lines laid down by botanists, into a large number of provinces.

From Project Gutenberg