Divisible Meaning in English

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Definition

If a number is divisible by another number, it means you can divide it by that number without leaving a remainder.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in mathematical contexts. Common collocation: 'divisible by' (e.g., 'divisible by 3'). Not used for things that can be divided physically, just mathematically. Can also refer to groups or amounts that can be split evenly.

• Spanish: divisible
• Portuguese (BR): divisível
• Portuguese (PT): divisível
• Chinese (Simplified): 可被整除的
• Chinese (Traditional): 可被整除的
• Hindi: विभाज्य
• Arabic: قابل للقسمة
• Bengali: ভাজ্য
• Russian: делится - кратен
• Japanese: 割り切れる
• Vietnamese: chia hết
• Korean: 나누어떨어지는
• Turkish: bölünebilir
• Urdu: قابل تقسیم
• Indonesian: habis dibagi

Example Sentences

12 is divisible by 3.

basic

Is 10 divisible by 4?

basic

All even numbers are divisible by 2.

basic

The prize money needs to be divisible among four winners.

natural

Any number ending with 0 is divisible by 10.

natural

Is your phone number divisible by three numbers evenly?

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