divider

• Nom désignant une personne, une chose ou un instrument qui sépare ou divise quelque chose en parties ou groupes, ou un outil utilisé pour diviser des lignes ou reporter des mesures.

A noun referring to a person or thing that separates something into parts or groups, or a tool used for dividing lines or transferring measurements.

1. Taxonomic classifierC2formalscientific

   A taxonomist who classifies organisms into many groups based on relatively minor characteristics.

   Divisionniste / Taxonome fractionneur

   • The divider argued that the subtle color variation warranted a new subspecies.
   • As a meticulous divider, she separated the beetles into dozens of micro-categories.
   • The committee of dividers debated the significance of the wing pattern.

   Synonymessplitter

2. B2formal

   A person who separates something into parts or groups.

   Personne qui sépare

   • The divider sorted the documents into different folders.
   • He acted as a divider, splitting the team into smaller working groups.
   • The divider carefully separated the mixed beans by color.

   Synonymespartitionistseparatorsplitter

3. Vertical partitionB1formal

   A vertical structure that divides or separates a space, such as a wall dividing one room from another.

   Cloison verticale

   • A glass divider separates the living room from the dining area.
   • The office uses movable dividers to create private workspaces.
   • The room divider was made of carved wood.

   Synonymespanelpartitionscreenseparatorwall

   Antonymesconnector

4. B2formaltechnical

   A drafting instrument resembling a compass, used for dividing lines into equal segments or for transferring measurements.

   compas à diviser

   • The architect used a divider to mark equal intervals on the blueprint.
   • With a precise divider, she transferred the measurement to the drawing.
   • The divider's sharp points allowed for accurate scaling.