FACTIOUS


Meaning of FACTIOUS in English

[ 'fakʃəs ]

■ adjective relating or inclined to dissension.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~ness noun

Origin

C16: from Fr. factieux or L. factiosus , from factio (see faction 1 ).

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