undivided

adjective

un·​di·​vid·​ed ˌən-də-ˈvī-dəd How to pronounce undivided (audio)
1
: not separated into parts or pieces : existing as a single whole : not divided
an undivided property
2
: complete or total
They listened to the lecture with undivided attention.

Examples of undivided in a Sentence

a teacher who insists on the undivided attention of her students
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of undivided was in the 15th century

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“Undivided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undivided. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Legal Definition

undivided

adjective
un·​di·​vid·​ed
: shared with others having an interest in the whole : held jointly, in common, or in indivision with other co-owners
each such tenant in common holds an equal undivided share in the titleO. L. Browder et al.
each spouse owns a present undivided one-half interest in the community propertyLouisiana Civil Code
compare divided, entire

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