Definitions for divisive
dɪˈvaɪ sɪvdi·vi·sive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. dissentious, divisive, factiousadjective

   dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. divisiveadjective

   Having a quality that divides or separates

   Rather than fostering unity, he becomes divisive.

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1. divisive

   Divisive refers to something that causes disagreement or hostility between people, leading to a separation or split within a group. It typically relates to an action, behavior, opinion, issue, or policy that causes major disagreement or conflict.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 3 votes

1. Divisiveadjective

   indicating division or distribution

2. Divisiveadjective

   creating, or tending to create, division, separation, or difference

3. Etymology: [Cf. F. divisif.]

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce divisive?

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How to say divisive in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of divisive in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of divisive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of divisive in a Sentence

1. Macaulay Porter:

   Terry McAuliffe has encouraged this type of divisive rhetoric his entire campaign, he’s called critical race theory a ‘right-wing conspiracy,’ and never denounced the Virginia Parent Teacher Association officials’ vile remarks, just goes to show Terry McAuliffe will say or let anything go just to get elected.

2. Joe Biden:

   Mr President, it's long past time you called it out: It's hatred pure and simple fueled by rhetoric that's so divisive it's causing people to die.

3. Meredith Brackney.Independent voter Anne Santos:

   He is so destructive, he is so divisive.

4. Eileen Gu:

   So coming here, I really feel there was a sense of coming home, i feel just as American as Chinese. I don't feel I'm taking advantage of one or another. They understand that my mission is to foster a connection between countries and not a divisive force.

5. Elizabeth Perrin:

   Glenn Youngkin victory showcases the Commonwealth's desire to elect a public servant instead of a political servant, what we have seen is the importance of family values and parental rights in our education system. VIRGINIA PARENTS TO Terry McAuliffe : OUR CONCERNS ARE N'T JUST A ‘ DIVISIVE ’ YOUNGKIN CAMPAIGN TACTIC.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=divisive
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Divisive
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divisive
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=divisive