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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

divisive

/dɪˈvaɪsɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does divisive mean?

adjective

Causing people to disagree or argue with each other, often because of strong feelings or opinions. Tending to cause division or conflict.

Example

"The politician's divisive speech sparked heated debates among the audience."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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