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factiously

fac·tious
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fak-shuh s]
    • /ˈfæk ʃəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fak-shuh s]
    • /ˈfæk ʃəs/

Definitions of factiously word

  • adjective factiously given to faction; dissentious: A factious group was trying to undermine the government. 1
  • adjective factiously pertaining to or proceeding from faction: factious quarrels. 1
  • noun factiously In a factious manner. 1

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Origin of factiously

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 Factiously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

factiously 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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