fissiparous

/fɪˈsɪpərəs/
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Definitions of fissiparous
  1. adjective
    reproducing by fission
    synonyms:
    asexual, nonsexual
    not having or involving sex
  2. adjective
    having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude
    synonyms: breakaway, separatist
    independent
    free from external control and constraint
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