divider

Splits spaces apart

A divider is something that separates or partitions.

A room divider creates distinct spaces.

The median divider separates lanes of traffic.

In arithmetic, the divider is the number you divide by.

Dividers (usually plural) are a drafting tool with two pointed legs for measuring distances or drawing circles, similar to a compass.

barrier

partition

Barrier separating spaces

wall · fence · barricade · curtain · shield · buffer · obstacle · blockade · enclosure · bulwark

boundary

border

Outer edge or limit

limit · margin · perimeter · frontier · threshold · marking · delineation · outline · meridian · equator

stationery

tab

Projection for gripping

  • binderDevice securing loose pages
  • folderContainer for loose papers
  • insertPlace within another thing

sleeve · separator · index · notebook · filing · organizer · pocket · label · sheet · page

mathematical

quotient

Division's numerical result

ratio · fraction · integer · coefficient · remainder

segment

section

Distinct divided part

fraction · compartment · cell · slot · chapter · tab · index · category · quadrant · sector

Categories
Opposites
function/purpose

dividerconnector

Thing that joins others

joiner · unifier · link · bridge · coupler

social/political role

dividerunifier

One who consolidates

uniter · peacemaker · bridge-builder · reconciler · mediator

mathematical operation

dividermultiplier

Number that scales another

multiplicand · factor

Phrases
Family

divide, individual, divided, dividing, undivided, divides, dividend, individuality, dividers

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G