Definition for IN-DI-VIS'I-BLE

IN-DI-VIS'I-BLE, a. [s as z. in and divisible. See Divide.]

That can not be divided, separated or broken; not separable into parts. Perhaps the particles of matter, however small, can not be considered as indivisible. The mind or soul must be indivisible. A mathematical point is indivisible. IN-DI-VIS'I-BLE n. In geometry, indivisibles are the elements or principles into which a body or figure may be resolved; elements infinitely small. Encyc.

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