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fissiparous

/fɪˈsɪp.ər.əs/

Traduction: Adjectif décrivant une tendance à se diviser ou à se fragmenter en parties, souvent employé dans un contexte biologique ou politique.

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/fɪˈsɪp.ər.əs/C2formalscientificobsolète
  • frAdjectif décrivant une tendance à se diviser ou à se fragmenter en parties, souvent employé dans un contexte biologique ou politique.

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.

    frSe reproduisant par fission

    • 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.

    frQui tend à diviser ou séparer

    • 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.

    Synonymesdivisivefactiousschismaticsectarianseparatistseparative

    Antonymescohesiveconciliatoryunifying

Formes
  • more fissiparous comparative form
  • most fissiparous superlative form