factious

Meanings

• adjective

  Given to factiousness; divisive, especially in politics; tending to cause dissension or disunion.

  - "The factious politicians were unable to agree on a single issue."
  - "The factious nature of the group led to their downfall."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfækʃəs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with factious
faction , action , station

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Variants

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factious , factiously , factiousness , factiousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin factiosus, 'artful, deceitful, crafty'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'factious' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'factious' is often used in political contexts, but it can also be used more generally to describe any group or individual that is divisive or prone to causing conflict.

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Related Concepts

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1. Factiousness: The quality of being factious; divisiveness or discord.

2. Faction: A group of people united by a common belief or cause, especially one that is supportive or oppositional.

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Culture

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In literature, 'factious' is often used to describe characters or groups that are divisive or prone to causing conflict. In art, it may be depicted as a symbol of discord or disunity.

How to Memorize "factious"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of politicians arguing and unable to agree on anything. This is what it means for something or someone to be factious.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'factious' with the idea of conflict or discord.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin root 'factiosus', which means 'crafty' or 'deceitful', to help remember the meaning of the word.

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