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Divisional: Definition, Usage & Common Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：departmental (divisional)
divisional
/dɪˈvɪʒ(ə)n(ə)l/
adj.
relating to a specific division within a big organization.
departmental
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/diːpɑːrtˈment(ə)l/
adj.
An adjective describing something that belongs to or is characteristic of a specific segment or branch within a larger, structured entity like a company, military unit, or sports league.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Derived from 'divide' (to separate into parts) + '-al' (forming adjectives), meaning 'pertaining to division'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a company divided into silos; 'divisional' describes things within one of those separate 'silos' or sections.
📖 Example
The sales manager gave a quick update on our divisional performance for the fourth quarter.
The sales manager provided a brief report on the performance of our specific department for the last quarter.
🔗 Collocations
divisional manager – The head of a specific division within an organization
divisional structure – An organizational framework based on separate divisions
divisional headquarters – The main offices of a particular division
🔄 Synonyms
departmental (adj.) – Relating to a department, very similar in use to the organizational sense of 'divisional'.
sectoral (adj.) – Pertaining to a distinct part or sector of an economy or organization.
branch (adj.) – Relating to a local office or division of a larger business (often used attributively, as in 'branch office').
🌱 Derivatives
division (n.) – The act of dividing; a major section of an organization.
subdivisional (adj.) – Relating to a subdivision within a larger division.
📖 Cultural Story
Emerging in the 19th century, the term gained prominence with the rise of large corporations and military structures, where clear internal segmentation was necessary for efficient management and command.
Meaning 2：pertaining to division (divisional)
divisional
/dɪˈvɪʒ(ə)n(ə)l/
adj.
relating to the mathematical operation of division.
pertaining to division
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/pərˈteɪnɪŋ tə dɪˈvɪʒ(ə)n/
adj.
An adjective relating to the arithmetic operation of splitting a number into equal parts or groups.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The teacher focused on explaining divisional concepts during the small-group math lesson.
The instructor concentrated on teaching ideas related to the mathematical process of division in the small math class.
🔗 Collocations
divisional algorithm – The step-by-step procedure used in arithmetic division
divisional operation – The specific act or process of dividing numbers
divisional rules – Principles governing how division is performed, especially concerning remainders
🔄 Synonyms
partitioning (n.) – The action of dividing something into parts, conceptually related to division.
🌱 Derivatives
divisible (adj.) – Capable of being divided without leaving a remainder.
indivisible (adj.) – Unable to be divided or separated.
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