• (v. t.) To divide the parts of (anything) into more parts; to part into smaller divisions; to divide again, as what has already been divided. • (v. i.) To be, or to become, subdivided. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/subdivide/
To divide the parts of (anything) into more parts; to part into smaller divisions; to divide again, as what has already been divided. 'The progenies of Cham and Japhet swarmed into colonies, and those colonies were subdivided into many others.' (Dryden) ... Origin: L. Subdividere, sub under + dividere to divide. See Divide. ... Source: Websters Dic... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Sub`di·vide' transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Subdivided ; present participle & verbal noun Subdividing .] [ Latin subdividere , sub under + dividere to divide. See Divide .] To divide the parts... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/221