English Explanatory Dictionary

factious

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, pertaining to, or caused by factions.
  2. Given to or characterized by discordance or insubordination.

Pronunciation

/ˈfækʃəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-factious.wav

Word forms

factious more factious most factious

Etymology

From Latin factiosus (“divisive; inclined to separate”); derivative of factio.

Related words

factitious

Derived words

factiously factiousness nonfactious unfactious
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