Cleft
/klɛft/noun
Divided or split, especially into two parts.
Did you know?The word 'cleft' is linked to ancient rituals where the act of splitting was believed to release hidden powers or spirits.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*(s)kleu-
“to split, break apart”
Old English
Old English
cleofan
“to cleave or split”
Middle English
Middle English
clefte
“a past participle meaning split or divided”
Modern English
English
cleft
“a division or split, especially in rock or land”