Definition of Divisive

1. Adjective. Dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion).

Exact synonyms: Dissentious, Factious
Similar to: Discordant
Derivative terms: Dissent, Faction

Definition of Divisive

1. a. Indicating division or distribution.

Definition of Divisive

1. Adjective. Having a quality that divides or separates ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Divisive

1. causing disunity or dissension [adj]

Medical Definition of Divisive

1. 1. Indicating division or distribution. 2. Creating, or tending to create, division, separation, or difference. "It [culture] is after all a dainty and divisive quality, and can not reach to the depths of humanity." (J. C. Shairp) Divi"sively, Divi"siveness. Origin: Cf. F. Divisif. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Divisive

division rings
division septum
division sign
division signs
divisional
divisionalize
divisionally
divisionary
divisioner
divisionism
divisionisms
divisionist
divisionists
divisionor
divisions
divisive (current term)
divisively
divisiveness
divisivenesses
diviso
divisor
divisors
divisos
divitis
divorc't
divorcable
divorce
divorce court
divorce lawyer
divorceable

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