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divisive Synonyms & Antonyms

/dɪˈvaɪsɪv/

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Divisive as an Adjective

1

Having a quality that divides or separates.

Rather than fostering unity, he becomes divisive.

Antonyms & near antonyms

Divisive in a Sentence

Rather than fostering unity, he becomes divisive.

Word Forms & Grammar

divisive (comparative more divisive, superlative most divisive)

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Origin of Divisive

Borrowed from Latin dīvīsīvus.

Quick Facts About Divisive

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/dɪˈvaɪsɪv/
MeaningHaving a quality that divides or separates
Antonymscombinative
Comparative / superlativemore divisive, most divisive

Divisive: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is divisive?

Divisive is an adjective.

What is the opposite of divisive?

The opposite of divisive is combinative.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of divisive?

The comparative form is more divisive and the superlative form is most divisive.