Undividedly

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a manner characterized by complete focus or attention without any division or distraction; expressing total commitment or unity of purpose
2. Done with absolute concentration and single-mindedness, lacking any parts or shares that are separated; showing wholehearted dedication or undistracted involvement
3. Exhibiting full, uninterrupted attention or support in an indivisible way; acting with totality and without splitting focus or loyalty

Etymology: "Undividedly" is a plain formation: the adjective "undivided," meaning not split or shared, with the adverbial ending "-ly" added. "Undivided" itself is "un-" (not) attached to "divided," the past participle of "divide," which came into English from Latin "dividere," to separate or force apart. So the word literally describes doing something in a way that is not split apart. The adverb's sense follows the adjective closely. An undivided attention is one that is not partly directed elsewhere, so "undividedly" means doing something with the whole of one's focus or commitment, with nothing held back for other concerns. The "un-" prefix here works as a simple negation, turning the idea of division into its opposite.

Synonyms: completely, entirely, wholly, totally, fully

Antonyms: partially, incompletely, dividedly