| 释义 |
di·vi·sive
\də̇ˈvīs]iv, ]ēv also -viz] or -vis] or ]əv sometimes -vīz]\ adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin, divisivus, from Latin divisus (past participle of dividere to divide) + -ivus -ive — more at divide
1. archaic : having the quality of separating or distinguishing : distributive, analytical
2. : creating or tending to create disunity or dissension
< criticized his divisive activities in a time of peril >
• di·vi·sive·ly \]ə̇vlē, -li\ adverb
• di·vi·sive·ness \]ivnə̇s, ]ēv- also ]əv-\ noun -es |