divisive
[ dih-vahy-siv, -vis-iv ]
adjective
forming or expressing division or distribution.
creating dissension or discord.
Origin of divisive
1Other words from divisive
- di·vi·sive·ly, adverb
- di·vi·sive·ness, noun
- non·di·vi·sive, adjective
- non·di·vi·sive·ly, adverb
- sem·i·di·vi·sive, adjective
- sem·i·di·vi·sive·ly, adverb
- un·di·vi·sive, adjective
- un·di·vi·sive·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for divisive
divisive
/ (dɪˈvaɪsɪv) /
adjective
causing or tending to cause disagreement or dissension
archaic having the quality of distinguishing
Derived forms of divisive
- divisively, adverb
- divisiveness, noun
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