a. [ Cf. F. divisif. ]
It [ culture ] is after all a dainty and divisive quality, and can not reach to the depths of humanity. J. C. Shairp.
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a. Supervisory. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. visif, LL. visivus. See Vision. ] Of or pertaining to the sight; visual. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
I can not satisfy myself how men should be so little surprised about this visive faculty. Berkeley. [ 1913 Webster ]