[-ING2.] That subdivides.
1809. Phil. Trans., XCIX. 126. A little instrument which I denominate a subdividing sector.
1872. Symonds, Rec. Rocks, vi. 200. In the neighbourhood of Presteign the subdividing limestone is no longer seen.
Hence Subdividingly adv., in subdivisions.
1842. De Quincey, Pagan Oracles, Wks. 1858, VIII. 193. What was the essential machinery by which the Oracles moved?—I shall inquire subdividingly.
