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- [dih-vahy-siv, -vis-iv]
- /dɪˈvaɪ sɪv, -ˈvɪs ɪv/
- /dɪˈvaɪ.sɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-vahy-siv, -vis-iv]
- /dɪˈvaɪ sɪv, -ˈvɪs ɪv/
Definitions of divisive word
- adjective divisive forming or expressing division or distribution. 1
- adjective divisive creating dissension or discord. 1
- noun divisive Tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people. 1
- adjective divisive causing disagreement 1
- adjective divisive Something that is divisive causes unfriendliness and argument between people. 0
- adjective divisive causing or tending to cause disagreement or dissension 0
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Origin of divisive
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Late Latin dīvīsīvus, equivalent to Latin dīvīs(us) (see divisible) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Divisive
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divisive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
divisive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for divisive
adj divisive
- disruptive — causing, tending to cause, or caused by disruption; disrupting: the disruptive effect of their rioting.
- discordant — being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous: discordant opinions.
- at odds — If someone is at odds with someone else, or if two people are at odds, they are disagreeing or quarrelling with each other.
adjective divisive
- troublesome — causing trouble, annoyance, or difficulty; vexatious: a troublesome situation; a troublesome person.
- contentious — A contentious issue causes a lot of disagreement or arguments.
- acrimonious — Acrimonious words or quarrels are bitter and angry.
- dissenting — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
- alienating — Present participle of alienate.
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