Definition

The condition of causing disagreement or conflict within a group or organization.

Example

The factiousness within the committee led to a breakdown in communication and progress.

Conversation

I read an article about political factiousness recently.

Oh really? What did it say?

It discussed how factiousness can lead to division within parties.

That's interesting; I guess it makes it hard to get things done.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Factiousness → It is formed from "factious" (from Latin "factiosus", meaning inclined to faction or party) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "factiousness" refers to the quality of being inclined to form factions or groups, often leading to conflict.

Memory Tip

Think of 'factious' as being related to groups or factions, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'factiousness' means the state of being divided into factions.

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