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The definition of factious is causing dissension and problems within a group.

(adjective)

An example of something factious is a bunch of cliques within a class.

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See factious in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

producing or tending to produce faction; causing dissension
produced or characterized by faction

Origin: L factiosus < factio

Related Forms:

factiously adverb
factiousness noun

See factious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, produced by, or characterized by internal dissension.
Given to or promoting internal dissension. See Synonyms at insubordinate.

Related Forms:

facˈtious·ly adverb

facˈtious·ness noun

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