divisive

divisive
divisive c.1600, "having a quality of dividing," from L. divis-, pp. stem of dividere (see DIVIDE (Cf. divide)) + -IVE (Cf. -ive). Meaning "producing discord" is from 1640s. Related: Divisively; divisiveness.

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