Definitions
- Referring to the quality or state of causing disagreement or disunity among people. - Talking about a tendency to create factions or separate groups based on differences. - Describing a situation where there is a lack of agreement or consensus among individuals or groups.
- Referring to a disagreement or conflict between individuals or groups. - Talking about a lack of harmony or agreement among people. - Describing a situation where there is a dispute or contention between parties.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations where there is disagreement or conflict.
- 2Both words can refer to disagreements between individuals or groups.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a lack of unity or harmony.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Divisiveness refers to the quality or state of causing disagreement or disunity, while dissension specifically describes a disagreement or conflict between individuals or groups.
- 2Intensity: Divisiveness implies a more severe or extreme level of disagreement or disunity than dissension.
- 3Cause: Divisiveness suggests that the disagreement or disunity is caused by intentional actions or rhetoric, while dissension can be caused by a variety of factors.
- 4Usage: Divisiveness is more commonly used in political or social contexts, while dissension can be used in a wider range of contexts.
Remember this!
Divisiveness and dissension are synonyms that describe situations where there is disagreement or conflict between individuals or groups. However, divisiveness implies a more severe or extreme level of disagreement or disunity caused by intentional actions or rhetoric, while dissension can be caused by a variety of factors and is less intense. Divisiveness is more commonly used in political or social contexts, while dissension can be used in a wider range of contexts.
