First Known Use: 1874
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fissiparous
adjective fis·sip·a·rous \fi-ˈsi-p(ə-)rəs\
Definition of FISSIPAROUS
: tending to break up into parts : divisive <fissiparous tendencies within a political party>
— fis·sip·a·rous·ness noun
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Origin of FISSIPAROUS
Latin fissus, past participle of findere + English -parous
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fissiparous
adjective fis·sip·a·rous \fis-ˈip-ə-rəs\
Medical Definition of FISSIPAROUS
: producing new biological units or individuals by fission
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