divisionaryadj.
rare.
= divisional adj.
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the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > separation > action of dividing or divided condition > [adjective] > undergoing division > relating to or of the nature of division
divisive1603
diaeretic1640
divisional1738
divisionary1815
fissive1875
divisorial1882
the world > relative properties > number > arithmetic or algebraic operations > [adjective] > divisible > aliquot
quotal1705
divisional1826
divisionary1891
1815 Q. Rev. (F. Hall).
1828 in N. Webster Amer. Dict. Eng. Lang.
1858 G. P. Scrope Geol. Central France (ed. 2) 171 The three chief modifications of divisionary structure.
1891 Times 30 Dec. 3/5 Silver can serve all the purposes of the divisionary money.
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