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 ]