Complete Definition of "factious"

English

Etymology
From the Latin factiosus "divisive; inclined to separate"; derivative of factionem

Adjective
en-adj

  1. of, pertaining to or caused by factions
  2. given to or characterized by discordance or insubordination

Derived terms
factiousness noun
factiously adverb

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