Factious

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.3 Noun 1.4 Adverb

English

Etymology

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

Adjective

factious

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

Noun

factiousness

1. the state of being factious

Adverb

factiously

1. in a factious manner