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Definitions for Factious
ˈfæk ʃəsfac·tious
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Princeton's WordNet
dissentious, divisive, factiousadjective
dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
Wiktionary
factiousadjective
Of, pertaining to, or caused by factions.
factiousadjective
Given to or characterized by discordance or insubordination.
Etymology: From the Latin factiosus "divisive; inclined to separate"; derivative of factionem
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Factiousadjective
Etymology: factieux, French.
He is a traitor; let him to the Tower,
And crop away that factious pate of his. William Shakespeare, Hen. VI.Be factious for redress of all these griefs. William Shakespeare, Jul. Cæsar.
Grey-headed men and grave, with warriors mix’d,
Assemble; and harangues are heard; but soon
In factious opposition. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. xi. l. 664.Factious tumults overbore the freedom and honour of the two houses. Charles I .
Why these factious quarrels, controversies, and battles amongst themselves, when they were all united in the same design? John Dryden, Juvenal, Dedication.
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factious
Factious is an adjective that refers to the state of being inclined to cause disagreement, dissent, division, or separation within a group or organization. It is often associated with disagreement on fundamental issues, leading to strife, conflict or discord.
Webster Dictionary
Factiousadjective
given to faction; addicted to form parties and raise dissensions, in opposition to government or the common good; turbulent; seditious; prone to clamor against public measures or men; -- said of persons
Factiousadjective
pertaining to faction; proceeding from faction; indicating, or characterized by, faction; -- said of acts or expressions; as, factious quarrels
Etymology: [L. factiosus: cf. F. factieux.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Factious in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Factious in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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