Infighting

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˌfaɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of infighting

noun conflict within a group or organization, typically characterized by intense rivalry or disagreements

Example Sentences

A1 The team's infighting caused them to lose the game.

A2 There was a lot of infighting among the group of friends over where to go for dinner.

B1 The infighting within the political party led to a split in their membership.

B2 The company's infighting between departments was hindering their progress.

C1 The infighting among the board members was becoming increasingly hostile.

C2 The infighting within the organization was so intense that it threatened to tear it apart.

Examples of infighting in a Sentence

formal The company's productivity suffered due to the constant infighting among the senior management team.

informal The infighting between the siblings over the inheritance is getting out of hand.

slang The infighting within the group chat is causing unnecessary drama.

figurative The infighting among the political parties is like a never-ending game of chess.

Grammatical Forms of infighting

past tense

infought

plural

infightings

comparative

more infighting

superlative

most infighting

present tense

infights

future tense

will infight

perfect tense

have infought

continuous tense

is infighting

singular

infighting

positive degree

infighting

infinitive

to infight

gerund

infighting

participle

infighting

Origin and Evolution of infighting

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'infighting' originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'within' and the word 'fighting'. It refers to conflict or disagreements within a group or organization.
Evolution of the word: The term 'infighting' has been consistently used in English to describe internal conflicts or disputes within a group. Over time, its usage has expanded to encompass various contexts beyond physical fighting, such as political infighting or corporate infighting.