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    factious
    /ˈfakʃəs/

    adjective

    • 1. relating or inclined to dissension: "a factious country"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFACTIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. formal uk / ˈfæk.ʃəs / us / ˈfæk.ʃəs / Add to word list. likely to argue or disagree: The Lisbon Treaty was the result of long negotiations among the factious states of Europe. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Arguing & disagreeing. agent provocateur. alienated. argue with someone. argumentatively. bone. conflict. flame.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › factiousFactious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FACTIOUS is of or relating to faction. How to use factious in a sentence. of or relating to faction: such as; caused by faction; inclined to faction or the formation of factions…

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFACTIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. Word origin. L factiosus < factio. factious in American English. (ˈfækʃəs) adjective. 1. given to faction; dissentious. A factious group was trying to undermine the government. 2. pertaining to or proceeding from faction.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › factiousFactious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    /ˈfækʃəs/ IPA guide. Other forms: factiously. A factious group is one that breaks away, or wants to. It’s often used in politics, where people separate into smaller like-minded groups. The Confederacy was factious — they wanted out of the Union, but we know how that turned out.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFACTIOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    adjective. formal us / ˈfæk.ʃəs / uk / ˈfæk.ʃəs / Add to word list. likely to argue or disagree: The Lisbon Treaty was the result of long negotiations among the factious states of Europe. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Arguing & disagreeing. a bone of contention idiom. agent provocateur. aggressor. alienated. argue with someone.

  7. www.yourdictionary.com › factiousFactious Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Factious definition: Given to, characterized by, or promoting internal dissension.

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › factious_adjfactious, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    What does the adjective factious mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective factious. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the adjective factious? About 0.2 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency.

  9. www.wordsmyth.netDefinition of FACTIOUS

    Definition of factious. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordFACTIOUS - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

    Master the word "FACTIOUS" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › factiousFACTIOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Factious definition: given to faction; dissentious. See examples of FACTIOUS used in a sentence.