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- [fak-shuh s]
- /ˈfæk ʃəs/
- /ˈfæk.ʃəs/
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- [fak-shuh s]
- /ˈfæk ʃəs/
Definitions of factious word
- adjective factious given to faction; dissentious: A factious group was trying to undermine the government. 1
- adjective factious pertaining to or proceeding from faction: factious quarrels. 1
- noun factious Relating or inclined to a state of faction. 1
- adjective factious dissenting 1
- adjective factious given to, producing, or characterized by faction 0
- adjective factious producing or tending to produce faction; causing dissension 0
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Origin of factious
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin factiōsus fond of doing, busy, of a company or party, equivalent to facti- (see faction1) + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Factious
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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factious popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for factious
adj factious
- alienated — indifferent, unfriendly, or hostile
- belligerent — A belligerent person is hostile and aggressive.
- contentious — A contentious issue causes a lot of disagreement or arguments.
- contumacious — stubbornly resistant to authority; wilfully obstinate
- disaffected — discontented and disloyal, as toward the government or toward authority.
adjective factious
- schismatic — Also, schismatical. of, relating to, or of the nature of schism; guilty of schism.
- discordant — being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous: discordant opinions.
- controversial — If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval.
- conflicting — clashing; contradictory
- warring — a conflict carried on by force of arms, as between nations or between parties within a nation; warfare, as by land, sea, or air.
noun factious
- fire-eater — an entertainer who pretends to eat fire.
- spiky — having a spike or spikes.
- litigiousness — of or relating to litigation.
Antonyms for factious
adj factious
- agreeing — to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you.
- cooperating — to work or act together or jointly for a common purpose or benefit.
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- united — made into or caused to act as a single entity: a united front.
- cooperative — A cooperative is a business or organization run by the people who work for it, or owned by the people who use it. These people share its benefits and profits.
adjective factious
- unified — made one; united
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