subdivide

/ˌsʌbdəˈvaɪd/
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Other forms: subdivided; subdividing; subdivides

Definitions of subdivide
  1. verb
    form into subdivisions
    “The cells subdivided”
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    type of:
    divide, part, separate
    come apart
  2. verb
    divide into smaller and smaller pieces
    “This apartment cannot be subdivided any further!”
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    type of:
    carve up, dissever, divide, divvy, separate, split, split up
    separate into parts or portions
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