evenly divisible

English

Etymology

From the concept of dividing a group of objects into subgroups of even (that is, the same) size.

Adjective

evenly divisible (not comparable)

1. (arithmetic) Leaving no remainder when divided by.

   15 is evenly divisible by 3, but 16 isn't.

Usage notes

• This is a commonly used combination, but "evenly" is actually unnecessary, because it does not change the meaning of the word "divisible":

  15 is divisible by 3, but 16 isn't.

Synonyms

• divisible

Translations

arithmetic

• Finnish: jaollinen (fi), tasan jaollinen