Divulsive

/dɪˈvʌlsɪv/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or causing a pulling apart or forceful separation; having the quality of divulging or extracting.

Etymology

From divulse + -ive (suffix meaning 'relating to' or 'tending to'). The -ive suffix is commonly used to turn verbs into adjectives.

Kelly Says

Divulsive is an adjective you'd see in medical or anatomical texts describing a force that pulls things apart—it's a word that sounds aggressive and technical at the same time.

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