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/di.vi.zjɔ̃/

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Translation

division, split; division (military, sporting)

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Word origin

From Latin divisio, from dividere ('to force apart, to separate').

Origin
Latin
Root
divisio
English cognates
division, divide

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraldivisions

Examples

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The division of labour makes the factory quicker.

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The army divisions are advancing northwards.

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Our team play in the second division.

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That split lasted for years.

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The divisions between the two groups run deep.

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This word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 2: division, compliment, merveille and 7 more words.