— factiously , adv. — factiousness , n.
/fak"sheuhs/ , adj.
1. given to faction; dissentious: A factious group was trying to undermine the government.
2. pertaining to or proceeding from faction: factious quarrels.
[ 1525-35; factiosus fond of doing, busy, of a company or party, equiv. to facti- (see FACTION 1 ) + -osus -OUS ]
Syn. 1. divisive, disputatious, mutinous, contentious.