cleavable

/ˈkleɪvəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of being split or divided along a line or surface

“The cleavable layer of the rock made it easy to split it into smaller pieces.”

2. noun

something that can be split or divided along a line or surface

“The cleavable part of the log was difficult to handle.”

Synonyms

  • divisible
  • separable

Antonyms

  • indivisible
  • inseparable