divisive Meaning & Definition
/dɪˈvaɪsɪv/
What Does Divisive Mean?
Divisive is used as an adjective meaning Having a quality that divides or separates.
Quick Facts About Divisive
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈvaɪsɪv/ |
| Synonyms | discordant, factious and dissentious |
| Antonyms | combinative and agglomerative |
| Comparative / superlative | more divisive, most divisive |
Divisive Definition (Adjective)
- Having a quality that divides or separates.
Rather than fostering unity, he becomes divisive.
Synonyms of Divisive
Divisive synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Divisive
Divisive in a Sentence
Rather than fostering unity, he becomes divisive.
Word Forms & Grammar
divisive (comparative more divisive, superlative most divisive)
Words That Rhyme With Divisive
Origin of Divisive
Borrowed from Latin dīvīsīvus.
Divisive: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is divisive?
Divisive is an adjective.
What is another word for divisive?
Words with a similar meaning to divisive include discordant, factious and dissentious. See the full list of divisive synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of divisive?
The opposite of divisive can be expressed with words like combinative and agglomerative.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of divisive?
The comparative form is more divisive and the superlative form is most divisive.