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divisive
[ dih-vahy-siv, -vis-iv ]
divisive
/ ɪˈɪɪ /
adjective
- causing or tending to cause disagreement or dissension
- archaic.having the quality of distinguishing
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈ, adverb
- 徱ˈԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- 徱··· adverb
- 徱···Ա noun
- ԴDz·徱·· adjective
- non·徱··· adverb
- ··徱·· adjective
- sem·i·徱··· adverb
- ܲ·徱·· adjective
- un·徱··· adverb
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Matchroom has largely controlled professional snooker since 2010, and to leave the Crucible would be a move that would be divisive.
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay urged the first minister to "end the era of divisive gender politics" in the wake of the landmark court ruling.
Recently, in an executive order, President Trump directed the removal of “improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology” from the Smithsonian Institution.
He urged the first minister to "formally end the divisive policy of gender self-identification".
Reform MP Lee Anderson said the NEU had "shown its true colours", adding: "Rather than focusing on educating Britain's youth, it seems more interested in political indoctrination, silencing free speech, and spreading divisive rhetoric."
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