How Do You Spell DIVULSE?

Pronunciation: [da͡ɪvˈʌls] (IPA)

The word "divulse" is often misspelled due to its uncommon usage in everyday language. It means to forcefully pull apart or separate. The correct spelling is "dih-vuhls" with the emphasis on the first syllable. The "di" is pronounced as "dahy" with a short "i" sound, followed by "vuhls" with a short "u" sound. Remembering the prefix "di-" and the ending "-vulse" can assist in proper spelling. It is important to use proper spelling in written communication to avoid confusion and misinterpretation.

DIVULSE Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "divulse" is a verb that refers to the act of forcibly separating or tearing apart something, typically in a sudden or violent manner. It describes the action of pulling or yanking apart with great force, causing a severe or abrupt disruption of the item in question.

    In a literal sense, "divulse" commonly denotes the act of forcefully tearing body tissues or organs apart, particularly during medical procedures or traumatic accidents. For instance, in surgical contexts, the term may be used to describe the deliberate separation of tissues or the splitting of skin layers during an operation. In a broader sense, however, "divulse" can also encompass the idea of forcefully separating material objects, whether they be physical structures, objects, or even concepts.

    Metaphorically, "divulse" can be applied to various situations where there is a strong and sudden break or disconnection. It can describe the forceful tearing apart of a relationship, the violent disruption of a community, or the sudden rupture of a connection or bond. The term carries connotations of force, abruptness, and violence, indicating a sudden and sharp separation that may cause pain, distress, or damage in the process.

  2. To tear away or apart.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for DIVULSE

  • divulce
  • devulse
  • sivulse
  • xivulse
  • civulse
  • fivulse
  • rivulse
  • eivulse
  • duvulse
  • djvulse
  • dkvulse
  • dovulse
  • d9vulse
  • d8vulse
  • diculse
  • dibulse
  • digulse
  • difulse
  • divylse
  • divhlse

Etymology of DIVULSE

The word "divulse" originated from Latin. Specifically, it is derived from the Latin term "divulsus", which is the past participle of "divellere". "Divellere" is a combination of "di-" meaning "apart" or "asunder", and "vellere" which means "to pull". Hence, "divulse" essentially means to pull apart or tear away forcefully.

Similar spelling words for DIVULSE

Conjugate verb Divulse

CONDITIONAL

I would divulse
you would divulse
he/she/it would divulse
we would divulse
they would divulse

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be divulsing
you would be divulsing
he/she/it would be divulsing
we would be divulsing
they would be divulsing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have divulse
you would have divulse
he/she/it would have divulse
we would have divulse
they would have divulse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been divulsing
you would have been divulsing
he/she/it would have been divulsing
we would have been divulsing
they would have been divulsing

FUTURE

I will divulse
you will divulse
he/she/it will divulse
we will divulse
they will divulse

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be divulsing
you will be divulsing
he/she/it will be divulsing
we will be divulsing
they will be divulsing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have divulsed
you will have divulsed
he/she/it will have divulsed
we will have divulsed
they will have divulsed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been divulsing
you will have been divulsing
he/she/it will have been divulsing
we will have been divulsing
they will have been divulsing

IMPERATIVE

you divulse
we let´s divulse

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to divulse

PAST

I divulsed
you divulsed
he/she/it divulsed
we divulsed
they divulsed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was divulsing
you were divulsing
he/she/it was divulsing
we were divulsing
they were divulsing

PAST PARTICIPLE

divulsed

PAST PERFECT

I had divulsed
you had divulsed
he/she/it had divulsed
we had divulsed
they had divulsed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been divulsing
you had been divulsing
he/she/it had been divulsing
we had been divulsing
they had been divulsing

PRESENT

I divulse
you divulse
he/she/it divulses
we divulse
they divulse

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am divulsing
you are divulsing
he/she/it is divulsing
we are divulsing
they are divulsing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

divulsing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have divulsed
you have divulsed
he/she/it has divulsed
we have divulsed
they have divulsed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been divulsing
you have been divulsing
he/she/it has been divulsing
we have been divulsing
they have been divulsing

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