Fissiparous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɪˈsɪpəɹəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Fissiparous is an adjective meaning Factious, tending to break into pieces.
Meaning
Factious, tending to break into pieces.
More Meanings
- Causing division or fragmenting something.
- (cytology) Of cells that reproduce through fission, splitting into two.
Example Sentences
fissiparous tendencies
There is no panacea. Iraq is a destroyed and fissiparous country.
Like empires, world orders grow old, fissiparous, complacent and grumpy — despite the Champagne, the thrill is gone.
Was he impressed with the cohesion of the Christians among themselves, and by the contrast thus offered to the fissiparous tendencies of his feudal polity?
Synonyms for fissiparous
Depending on context, synonyms include divisive, fragmenting, productive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include productive, fractious, divulsive, ficklesome, fissurelike, rifty.
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