divided meaning and definition

DIVIDED adjective

Definition of divided (adjective)

1. separated into parts or pieces
   • "opinions are divided"
   • antonym: united
2. having a median strip or island between lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions
   • "a divided highway"
   • synonyms: dual-lane
3. distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose
   • synonyms: divided up, shared, shared out