Main Entry: fac·tious

Pronunciation: \ˈfak-shəs\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French factieux, from Latin factiosus, from factio

Date: 1532

: of or relating to faction: as a : caused by faction <factious disputes> b : inclined to faction or the formation of factions c : seditious

— fac·tious·ly adverb

— fac·tious·ness noun