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fac·tious

(făk′shəs)
adj.
Given to, characterized by, or promoting internal dissension. See Synonyms at insubordinate.
fac′tious·ly adv.
fac′tious·ness n.
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factious

(ˈfækʃəs)
adj
given to, producing, or characterized by faction
ˈfactiously adv
ˈfactiousness n
Usage: Fractious is sometimes wrongly used where factious is meant: this factious (not fractious) dispute has split the party still further
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fac•tious

(ˈfæk ʃəs)

adj.
1. given to faction; dissentious.
2. pertaining to or proceeding from faction: factious quarrels.
[1525–35; < Latin factiōsus belonging to a faction]
fac′tious•ly, adv.
fac′tious•ness, n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj. 1. factious - dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
discordant - not in agreement or harmony; "views discordant with present-day ideas"
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Translations

factious

[ˈfækʃəs] ADJ → faccioso
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factious

adj (liter) → streitsüchtig, händelsüchtig ; quarrelling → kleinlich, engherzig
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