undivided

Everyday

1. Undivided attention or support is complete and given to only one thing. tree →
2. Something undivided is whole and not split into parts. tree →

In the lessons

Used most in the phrase «undivided attention», often by teachers and parents: «I need your undivided attention». Also «undivided loyalty», «an undivided country», «one nation, indivisible» in civics.

Examples

• Please give me your undivided attention. tree →
• The baby needed her mother's undivided attention. tree →
• The coach had the team's undivided attention. tree →
• The farm was passed down undivided to the eldest son. tree →
• The fans gave the team their undivided support. tree →
• Put your phone away so the speaker gets your undivided attention. tree →

Note

Adjective only. Opposite: «divided» (split, or partly elsewhere). Common phrase: «undivided attention» means listening to one thing only, with no phone or chatting.

In Jewish tradition

In Psalms it means a heart wholly given to God, with no part held back.

Interpretation. Tradition reads this as a prayer for a whole heart, loyal to God's laws alone and not pulled in two directions, so that one need not be ashamed.

Examples

• Let my heart be undivided in Thy statutes, in order that I may not be put to shame. (Writings PSA.119.80, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Adjective only. Opposite: «divided» (split, or partly elsewhere). Common phrase: «undivided attention» means listening to one thing only, with no phone or chatting.