Fissiparous

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪsˈsiˈpɑɹoʊˈəs/

Fissiparous (adj)

  1. Describing a group or system that breaks into smaller groups or parts, often because of disagreement or pressure.
  2. Describing something that naturally divides into separate pieces or branches over time.

Fissiparous (adjective)

Examples

  • The fissiparous process split the group into smaller parts.
  • The fissiparous change caused the material to break into pieces.