Definitions for divisive

divisive di·vi·sive

Spelling: [dih-vahy-siv, -vis-iv]
IPA: /dɪˈvaɪ sɪv, -ˈvɪs ɪv/

Divisive is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 66 anagrams from letters in divisive (deiiisvv).

Definitions for divisive

adjective

  1. forming or expressing division or distribution.
  2. creating dissension or discord.

Origin of divisive

1590-1600; Late Latin dīvīsīvus, equivalent to Latin dīvīs(us) (see divisible) + -īvus -ive

Examples for divisive

Past winning artists generally were either complete outsiders (McQueen) or divisive figures in the art world.

Johnson knew that the proposals he was going to send to the Hill would be divisive.

Men may believe in human solidarity and in the worth of effort, and yet be following divergent ideals and divisive enthusiasms.

Feminism as a label is often divisive, even within Western constructs.

All these divisive and disintegrating forces were in active operation.

The Democrats were able to sideline Kucinich and avoid a divisive impeachment battle.

Only the last two of these had any lasting importance as divisive issues.

The divisive force of Protestantism seemed to have spent itself.

Political ideals and customs were also a divisive force in Illinois society.

Instead, my Facebook and Twitter feeds were filled with story after story of heart wrenching and often divisive news events.

Word Value for divisive
Scrable

15

Words with friends

17

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