Divisively

Divisively
Divisive Di*vi"sive, a. [Cf. F. divisif.] 1. Indicating division or distribution. --Mede. [1913 Webster]

2. Creating, or tending to create, division, separation, or difference. [1913 Webster]

It [culture] is after all a dainty and divisive quality, and can not reach to the depths of humanity. --J. C. Shairp. -- {Di*vi"sive*ly}, adv. -- {Di*vi"sive*ness}, n. --Carlyle. [1913 Webster]


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  • divisively — adv. in a manner which creates discord or disunity; through division …   English contemporary dictionary

  • divisively — di·vi·sive·ly …   English syllables

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  • divisive — adjective Date: 1642 creating disunity or dissension < a divisive issue > • divisively adverb • divisiveness noun …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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