DIVISIVE


Meaning of DIVISIVE in English

— divisively , adv. — divisiveness , n.

/di vuy"siv/ , adj.

1. forming or expressing division or distribution.

2. creating dissension or discord.

[ 1590-1600; divisivus, equiv. to L divis ( us ) (see DIVISIBLE) + -ivus -IVE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .