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- [fak-shuh s]
- /ˈfæk ʃəs/
- /ˈfækʃəsnəs/
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- [fak-shuh s]
- /ˈfæk ʃəs/
Definitions of factiousness word
- adjective factiousness given to faction; dissentious: A factious group was trying to undermine the government. 1
- adjective factiousness pertaining to or proceeding from faction: factious quarrels. 1
- noun factiousness The state of being factious. 1
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Origin of factiousness
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 Factiousness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
factiousness 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.
factiousness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for factiousness
noun factiousness
- provocation — the act of provoking.
- spite — a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
- rebellion — open, organized, and armed resistance to one's government or ruler.
- confrontation — A confrontation is a dispute, fight, or battle between two groups of people.
- opposition — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
Antonyms for factiousness
noun factiousness
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.
- fear — a river in SE North Carolina. 202 miles (325 km) long.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
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