Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not separated into parts or shares; constituting a whole unit: Refers to something that remains complete and is not split into portions or divided among multiple parties.
   • Not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective; concentrated: Describes attention, devotion, or effort that is focused entirely on a single thing.
   • Not shared by or among others; exclusive: Indicates that a responsibility, right, or feeling belongs entirely to one person or entity.
   • Not parted by conflict of opinion; united: Describes a group that is in complete agreement and presents a unified stance.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • She has an undivided interest in the estate, meaning she owns it entirely.
  • To solve this complex problem, I need your undivided attention.
  • The CEO bears undivided responsibility for the company's final decision.
  • Despite the challenges, the team presented an undivided front to the public.

Advanced Usage

• "Undivided attention": Complete and focused concentration on one thing.
  • The teacher asked for the students' undivided attention during the important lecture.
• "Undivided interest": (Legal/Financial) A right or ownership in property that is not shared with others.
  • He held an undivided interest in the patent, giving him sole control over its use.

Variants and Related Words

• Divide (verb): To separate or split into parts.
• Indivisible (adj): Unable to be divided or separated.
  • The bond between the twins seemed indivisible.

Synonyms

• Whole: Complete, not divided.
• Entire: Full, with no part left out.
• Exclusive: Limited to a single person or group; not shared.
• Unified: Made into or forming a single unit.
• Concentrated: Focused all effort, attention, or resources on one thing.

Antonyms

• Divided: Separated into parts.
• Shared: Used, held, or experienced jointly with another or others.
• Partial: Existing only in part; incomplete.
• Split: Broken or divided into parts.

Related Phrases

• "Present an undivided front": To show complete unity and agreement as a group.
  • The political party worked hard to present an undivided front during the campaign.

Adjective

1. not separated into parts or shares; constituting an undivided unit
   • an undivided interest in the property
   • a full share
2. not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective
   • judging a contest with a single eye
   • a single devotion to duty
   • undivided affection
   • gained their exclusive attention
3. not shared by or among others
   • undivided responsibility
4. not parted by conflict of opinion
   • presented an undivided front