factious

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Derived terms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

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

[edit] 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

[edit] Derived terms

• factiousness noun
• factiously adverb