subdivide
[ suhb-di-vahyd, suhb-di-vahyd ]
/ ˌsʌb dɪˈvaɪd, ˈsʌb dɪˌvaɪd /
verb (used with object), sub·di·vid·ed, sub·di·vid·ing.
to divide (that which has already been divided) into smaller parts; divide again after a first division.
to divide into parts.
to divide (a plot, tract of land, etc.) into building lots.
verb (used without object), sub·di·vid·ed, sub·di·vid·ing.
to become separated into divisions.
Origin of subdivide
OTHER WORDS FROM subdivide
sub·di·vid·a·ble, adjective sub·di·vid·er, noun un·sub·di·vid·ed, adjectiveWords nearby subdivide
subderivative,
subdiaconal,
subdiaconate,
subdigastric node,
subdistrict,
subdivide,
subdivision,
subdominant,
subdual,
subduct,
subduction
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British Dictionary definitions for subdivide
subdivide
/ (ˌsʌbdɪˈvaɪd, ˈsʌbdɪˌvaɪd) /
verb
to divide (something) resulting from an earlier division
(tr) US and Canadian
to divide (land) into lots for sale