divider

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa ou coisa que divide algo em partes ou grupos, ou um instrumento usado para dividir linhas ou transferir medidas.

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.

   Classificador taxonômico

   • 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.

   Sinônimossplitter

2. B2formal

   A person who separates something into parts or groups.

   Divisor

   • 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.

   Sinônimospartitionistseparatorsplitter

3. Vertical partitionB1formal

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

   Divisória

   • 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.

   Sinônimospanelpartitionscreenseparatorwall

   Antônimosconnector

4. B2formaltechnical

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

   Compasso de pontas secas

   • 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.