indivisible

adjective

in·​di·​vis·​i·​ble ˌin-də-ˈvi-zə-bəl 

: not divisible

indivisibility

ˌin-də-ˌvi-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

indivisible noun

indivisibly

ˌin-də-ˈvi-zə-blē 

adverb

Examples of indivisible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Our actions have proved the opposite: standing up to Russia has been crucial to bringing about unprecedented convergence between Asia and Europe, which increasingly see their security as indivisible. —Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024

Only the first do the work of creating a more perfect union, a nation indivisible. —Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024

The piece is relatively innocuous in a secular context, but if transplanted to an Islamic venue in Iran, where matters of worship are indivisible from power, the piece would gain a sardonic sheen. —Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 July 2024

The United States is an increasingly diverse society but united as one indivisible country and defended by brave men and women in uniform who love America. —Gerald A. Schiffhorst, Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin indivisibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin divisibilis divisible

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

indivisible

adjective

in·​di·​vis·​i·​ble ˌin-də-ˈviz-ə-bəl 

: impossible to divide or separate

indivisibly

-blē 

adverb

Legal Definition

indivisible

adjective

in·​di·​vis·​i·​ble ˌin-də-ˈvi-zə-bəl 

: consisting of one whole whose parts cannot be divided or treated individually

an indivisible obligation

indivisibility

-ˌvi-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

indivisibly adverb