Date: Thu Dec 15 00:03:04 EST 1994
Subject: A.Word.A.Day--fissiparous

fis.sip.a.rous \fis-'ip-*-r*s\ aj [L fissus + E -parous]
1: producing new biological units or individuals by fission
2: tending to break up into parts : DIVISIVE - fis.sip.a.rous.ly av