in·di·vis·i·ble

[in-duh-viz-uh-buhl]
adjective
1.
not divisible; not separable into parts; incapable of being divided: one nation indivisible.
noun
2.
something indivisible.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin indīvīsibilis. See in-3, divisible

in·di·vis·i·bil·i·ty, in·di·vis·i·ble·ness, noun
in·di·vis·i·bly, adverb
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indivisible (ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  unable to be divided
2.  maths leaving a remainder when divided by a given number: 8 is indivisible by 3
 
indivisi'bility
 
n
 
indi'visibleness
 
n
 
indi'visibly
 
adv

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Word Origin & History

indivisible
c.1380, from L.L. indivisibilis, from in- "not" + divisibilis (see divide (v.)).
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Example sentences
In the end, as socialism in practice showed, the two are indivisible.
The department does not necessarily treat a contract as an indivisible source
  of revenue.
To them the principle of life and fertility, whether animal or vegetable, was
  one and indivisible.
In general, oversize and overweight permits are issued only for indivisible
  vehicles and loads.
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