How Do You Spell DIVISIBLE?

Pronunciation: [dɪvˈɪzəbə͡l] (IPA)

The word "divisible" is spelled with a "v" instead of a "b" because it comes from the Latin word "divisibilis." In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced [dɪˈvɪzəbəl], with the stress on the second syllable. The "i" in the first syllable is pronounced as the short "i" sound, while the "e" in the second syllable is pronounced as the schwa sound. The "s" sounds are pronounced as the voiced "z" sound due to the following voiced vowel sound.

DIVISIBLE Meaning and Definition

1. "Divisible" is an adjective that describes the quality or property of being capable of division or separation into equal parts or quantities. It is derived from the Latin word "dividere," meaning "to divide." In various contexts, divisible can refer to the ability of an object or number to be divided evenly without leaving a remainder.

   In mathematics, a number is considered divisible by another number if it can be divided evenly without leaving a remainder. For example, 10 is divisible by 2 because it can be divided into 2 equal parts, each resulting in 5. In this case, 2 is said to be a divisor of 10.

   The concept of divisibility is fundamental in arithmetic operations, as it is used to determine factors, prime numbers, and perform operations like division and simplification of fractions. Divisible numbers form the basis of various number systems, including the binary system used in computing.

   Outside the realm of mathematics, the term "divisible" can also be used in a more general sense to describe anything that can be divided, shared, or distributed. For instance, an estate or inheritance may be divisible among heirs. The divisibility of resources or responsibilities refers to their ability to be split or allocated proportionately among different parties or entities.

   Overall, "divisible" denotes the capacity of an object or number to be divided evenly or separated into equal parts, and it plays a crucial role in mathematical calculations and the distribution of various resources.

2. Capable of division; that may be separated into parts.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for DIVISIBLE *

• divisable 42.1052631%
• divisble 31.5789473%
• divisiable 10.5263157%
• divisivle 10.5263157%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for DIVISIBLE

• ivisible
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• Dissipible
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• diviseble
• diveslble

Etymology of DIVISIBLE

The word "divisible" has its origins in the Latin word "divisibilis", which is derived from the verb "dividere". "Dividere" means to divide or separate. The suffix "-ibilis" in Latin is used to create adjectives indicating capability or possibility. Therefore, "divisibilis" translates to "capable of being divided". Over time, this Latin term evolved into the English word "divisible", retaining its fundamental meaning related to division.

Similar spelling words for DIVISIBLE

• divisible by,
• non-diffusible,
• Devisable,
• in-defeasible,
• Diffusible,
• Divisibly,
• Divisibility,
• in-divisible,
• defaceable,
• non-divisible,
• defeasible,
• divisive.