释义 |
▪ I. subdividing, vbl. n. [-ing1.] Subdivision.
1651Baxter Inf. Bapt. 149 What dividing, and subdividing, and subdividing again! ▪ II. subdividing, ppl. a. [-ing2.] That subdivides.
1809Phil. Trans. XCIX. 126 A little instrument which I denominate a subdividing sector. 1872Symonds Rec. Rocks vi. 200 In the neighbourhood of Presteign the subdividing limestone is no longer seen. Hence subdiˈvidingly adv., in subdivisions.
1842De Quincey Pagan Oracles Wks. 1858 VIII. 193 What was the essential machinery by which the Oracles moved?—I shall inquire subdividingly. |