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Webster 1913 Edition

Divisive

Di-vi′sive

,

Adj.

[Cf. F.

divisif

.]

1.

Indicating division or distribution.

Mede.

2.

Creating, or tending to create, division, separation, or difference.

–

Di-vi′sive-ly

,

adv.

–

Di-vi′sive-ness

,

Noun.

Carlyle.

Webster 1828 Edition

Divisive

DIVISIVE

,

Adj.

1.

Forming division or distribution.

2.

Creating division or discord.