centuriate

sɛnˈtʊəriːt

Definitions

1. verb

to divide into centuries

“The historian centuriated the ancient Roman army into its constituent units.”

2. verb

to form or arrange into centuries

“The artist centuriated the canvas with a series of interconnected patterns.”

3. noun

a division of a Roman legion into centuries

“The Roman army was organized into centuriae for battle strategy.”

Synonyms

  • divide
  • segment

Antonyms

  • merge
  • unify