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fissiparous

/fɪˈsɪp.ər.əs/

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adjective

/fɪˈsɪp.ər.əs/C2formalscientificobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее склонность к разделению или распаду на части, часто используемое в биологическом или политическом контексте.

An adjective describing a tendency to split or break into parts, often used in a biological or political context.

  1. Reproducing by fissionC2formalscientific

    Relating to or characterized by reproduction through the process of fission, where an organism splits into two or more parts.

    ruРазмножающийся делением

    • Many single-celled organisms are fissiparous, dividing to form new individuals.
    • The fissiparous nature of bacteria allows them to multiply rapidly.
    • In biology class, we studied fissiparous reproduction in amoebas.
  2. Tending to cause division or separationC2formalpolitical

    Describing a tendency to cause or advocate for separation, especially from a larger group, policy, or attitude.

    ruСклонный к разделению

    • The fissiparous movement sought to break away from the main political party.
    • His fissiparous views on the union led to heated debates.
    • The organization struggled with fissiparous factions that wanted independence.

    Synonymsdivisivefactiousschismaticsectarianseparatistseparative

    Antonymscohesiveconciliatoryunifying

Forms
  • more fissiparous comparative form
  • most fissiparous superlative form