Factious

Pronunciation: /ˈfækʃəs/

Definitions of factious

adjective relating to or inclined to form factions; causing disagreement or dissension

Example Sentences

A1 The factious group could not agree on a plan.

A2 The factious nature of the team caused conflicts during the project.

B1 The factious political climate made it difficult to pass any legislation.

B2 The factious debate among the members of the committee lasted for hours.

C1 The factious factions within the party were causing a rift.

C2 The factious relationships within the company were hindering progress.

Examples of factious in a Sentence

formal The factious group within the political party caused a lot of internal conflict.

informal The factious neighbors couldn't agree on anything, always arguing over small things.

slang The factious crew at school was always causing drama and stirring up trouble.

figurative Her mind was a factious battlefield, torn between logic and emotion.

Grammatical Forms of factious

• past tense: factioused
• plural: factiouses
• comparative: more factious
• superlative: most factious
• present tense: factious
• future tense: will be factious
• perfect tense: has factioused
• continuous tense: is factiousing
• singular: factious
• positive degree: factious
• infinitive: to factious
• gerund: factiousing
• participle: factioused

Origin and Evolution of factious

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'factious' originated from the Latin word 'factiosus' which means inclined to form factions.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'factious' has evolved to refer to individuals or groups that are inclined to form dissenting factions or cause discord within a larger group or organization.