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increasing division

[ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ dɪˈvɪʒən]
noun phrasepl: increasing divisions
divisão crescente
1. A growing separation or disagreement between groups, communities, or entities
The increasing division between political parties has made compromise difficult.
A divisão crescente entre os partidos políticos tornou o compromisso difícil.
2. A widening gap or disparity in resources, wealth, or social status
Economists warn about the increasing division between rich and poor.
Economistas alertam sobre a divisão crescente entre ricos e pobres.
3. The process of becoming progressively more divided or fragmented
The increasing division of labor has led to greater specialization.
A divisão crescente do trabalho levou a maior especialização.
Synonyms
growing dividewidening gapdeepening splitescalating separation
Antonyms
unitycohesionconvergenceintegration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
divisão crescente
Standard usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
divisão crescente
Common in academic and media contexts
Portugal
divisão crescente
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

divide and conquer
bridge the gap
close the divide
heal the rift
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