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divisive

/dɪˈvaɪsɪv/
di · vi · sive
Adverb:divisively
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1

Tending to cause disagreement, hostility, or disunity between people or within a group.

Example

"The proposed tax reform proved to be a highly divisive issue among members of the committee."

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divisible
division
divisional
divisive
divisively
divisiveness
divisor

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Late Latin divisivus ('serving to divide'), from Latin divisus, the past participle of dividere ('to force apart, cleave, or distribute').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Divisive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/divisive
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