Definition

In a way that causes disagreement or conflict within a group.

Example

The committee met factiously, leading to heated debates and no clear decisions.

Conversation

Did you see how they were joking factiously during the meeting?

Yeah, it was a bit much, wasn’t it?

I think they just wanted to lighten the mood, but it felt forced.

Agreed, sometimes it’s better to keep it professional.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Factiously → It is formed from "factious" (from Latin "factiosus", meaning inclined to faction or party) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "factiously" means in a manner that is inclined to create factions or divisions.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'inclined to create divisions' — 'factious' refers to factions, and '-ly' indicates the manner of doing something.

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