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Definition of Divisiveness
1. [n -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Divisiveness
Literary usage of Divisiveness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The People by J. L. Angel (1971)
"Similarly the peculiar Classical isolation of married women and the rise of
homosexuality (Gulick, 1902 ; Renault, 1956) added to social divisiveness, ..."
2. Our Common Journey: A Transition Toward Sustainability by National Research Council (1999)
"... makes common tasks much more difficult. Ultimately, divisiveness may lead to
war—the greatest threat to human development and the environment. ..."
3. The Triple Flame: The Inner Secrets of Sufism by M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen (2001)
"The One who creates, the One who provides nourishment, the One who protects us
without divisiveness does not treat anyone differently from anyone else. ..."
4. The Works of Thomas Carlyle: (complete). by Thomas Carlyle (1897)
"Nor indeed much beyond the length of Two Parties ; two at a time ; — so invincible
is man's tendency to unite, with all the invincible divisiveness he has! ..."
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