What does RIVEN mean?

Definition of Riven

1. Parts of Speech: Riven is a verb and an adjective.

2. Definitions:

• As a verb: to tear apart or split violently; to break or divide something into pieces.
• As an adjective: split or torn apart, especially violently.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈrɪvən/
• UK: /ˈrɪv(ə)n/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "riven" comes from the Old English word "rīfan," which means "to tear, break, or rend." The word has been used in English since the 14th century. It is commonly used in literature to describe a violent or forceful separation or division. It is also used in construction and engineering to describe a crack or separation in a material.

5. Synonyms:

• As a verb: tear, rip, rend, split, cleave
• As an adjective: split, torn, sundered, shattered, fractured

6. Related Words:

• drive
• given
• liven
• maven
• raves

7. Example Sentences:

• As a verb:
  • The earthquake riven the city in two.
  • He riven the fabric of their relationship with his lies.
• As an adjective:
  • The riven wood lay scattered across the forest floor.
  • The riven landscape was a testament to the power of the storm.