divisive

[ dih-vahy-siv, -vis-iv ]
/ dɪˈvaɪ sɪv, -ˈvɪs ɪv /
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adjective

forming or expressing division or distribution.
creating dissension or discord.

Origin of divisive

1590–1600; < Late Latin dīvīsīvus, equivalent to Latin dīvīs(us) (see divisible) + -īvus -ive

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Words nearby divisive

division of labor, division of labour, division ring, division sign, divisionism, divisive, divisor, divo, divorce, divorce court, divorce mill

Words related to divisiveness

discord, dissent, disunity, argument, friction, wrangle, controversy, debate, fight, split, spat, tension, squabble, clash, antagonism, hostility, misunderstanding, opposition, animosity, difference

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British Dictionary definitions for divisiveness

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