Di‐vi″sive (?), a. [Cf. F. divisif.] 1. Indicating division or distribution. Mede.
2. Creating, or tending to create, division, separation, or difference.
It 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.