Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fak-shuh s]
- /ˈfæk ʃəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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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