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factious
[ fak-shuhs ]
/ ËfĂŠk ÊÉs /
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Definition of factious
adjective
given to faction; dissentious: A factious group was trying to undermine the government.
pertaining to or proceeding from faction: factious quarrels.
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WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH factious
1. facetious, factious , factitious, factional2. factious , fractiousWords nearby factious
faction, factional, factionalism, factionalize, faction fight, factious, factitious, factitious disorder, factitive, factive, fact of life
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British Dictionary definitions for factious
factious
/ (ËfĂŠkÊÉs) /
adjective
given to, producing, or characterized by faction
Derived forms of factious
factiously, adverbfactiousness, nounundefined factious
See fractious
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