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factional

English

Etymology

faction +? -al

Adjective

factional (comparative more factional, superlative most factional)

  1. Of, pertaining to, or composed of factions.
    • 2017, Matthew A. Crenson, Baltimore: A Political History (page 419)
      If successful, Claypoole's election would elevate Pollack even further above the city's other bosslets and aggravate the factional tensions that had divided the city council since Thomas D'Alesandro, Pollack's candidate, had become mayor.

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  • falcation

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factious

English

Etymology

From Latin factiosus (divisive; inclined to separate); derivative of factio.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?fæk??s/

Adjective

factious (comparative more factious, superlative most factious)

  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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See also

  • factitious

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