unsplittable

split

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Definitions of unsplittable word

verb with object unsplittable to divide or separate from end to end or into layers: to split a log in two. 1
verb with object unsplittable to separate by cutting, chopping, etc., usually lengthwise: to split a piece from a block. 1
verb with object unsplittable to tear or break apart; rend or burst: The wind split the sail. 1
verb with object unsplittable to divide into distinct parts or portions (often followed by up): We split up our rations. 1
verb with object unsplittable to separate (a part) by such division. 1
verb with object unsplittable to divide (persons) into different groups, factions, parties, etc., as by discord: to split a political party. 1

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

1570-80; 1950-55 for def 13; < Dutch splitten; akin to splijten, German spleissen to split

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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