Divisive

/dɪˈvaɪsɪv/ adjective

Tending to cause disagreement, conflict, or separation between people or groups.

From Latin 'divisus' (divided) plus '-ive' suffix. 'Divisus' comes from 'dividere' meaning to divide or separate.

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