indivisible

/ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌin-də-ˈvi-zə-bəl/ (ame, mw)

indivisible — adjective

  • indivisiblepositive
  • more indivisiblecomparative
  • most indivisiblesuperlative

1. If a thing or group is indivisible, it forms one complete whole whose parts cann

1.形容詞B2
釋義

If a thing or group is indivisible, it forms one complete whole whose parts cannot be separated or treated on their own without losing their identity.

例句

The Canadian constitution describes the country as a united and indivisible whole.

collocation: indivisible whole / indivisible nation

Samir regards his software team of twelve engineers as an indivisible unit where every member is equally important.

indivisible + noun (unit / whole / part)

同義詞
  • inseparable

    Very similar for abstract ideas, but 'inseparable' is more common for personal connections; 'indivisible' leans toward legal/political contexts.

  • unified

    Focuses on the act of bringing together; 'indivisible' stresses the impossibility of splitting.

  • integral

    Emphasises that a part is essential to the whole; 'indivisible' emphasises the whole cannot be broken.

反義詞
  • divisible

    Direct opposite: capable of being divided or separated.

  • separable

    Can be taken apart or treated independently.

文法句型

be + indivisible

indivisible + noun

用法筆記

Commonly used before nouns such as 'whole,' 'nation,' 'unit,' 'part,' 'rights,' or 'goals.' Frequent in formal, legal, and political writing.

常見錯誤

❌The two friends are indivisible.
✅The two friends are inseparable.
💡'Indivisible' describes parts of a whole or abstract principles; 'inseparable' is more natural for close personal relationships.