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Definition of divisiveness

divisiveness

/dɪˈvaɪ.sɪv.nəs/
di · vi · sive · ness
Adverb:divisively
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Adjective:divisive
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divisiveness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or tendency of causing disagreement, hostility, or separation between people or groups.

Example

"The mayor urged the community to move past the divisiveness of the recent election and work together on local projects."

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• Rhymes for divisiveness

• Nearby Words

divisional
divisive
divisively
divisiveness
divisor
divorce
divorceable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'divisive' and the noun-forming suffix '-ness', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'dividere', meaning to force apart or distribute.

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