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PRONUNCIATION OF FACTIOUSNESS

factiousness  [ˈfækʃəsnəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FACTIOUSNESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Factiousness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FACTIOUSNESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of factiousness in the English dictionary

The definition of factiousness in the dictionary is quarrelsomeness.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FACTIOUSNESS


auspiciousness
ɔːˈspɪʃəsnəs
capriciousness
kəˈprɪʃəsnəs
consciousness
ˈkɒnʃəsnəs
deliciousness
dɪˈlɪʃəsnəs
expeditiousness
ˌekspɪˈdɪʃəsnəs
flirtatiousness
flɜːˈteɪʃəsnəs
fractiousness
ˈfrækʃəsnəs
inauspiciousness
ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəsnəs
innoxiousness
ɪnˈɒkʃəsnəs
lusciousness
ˈlʌʃəsnəs
maliciousness
məˈlɪʃəsnəs
noxiousness
ˈnɒkʃəsnəs
obnoxiousness
əbˈnɒkʃəsnəs
perspicaciousness
ˌpɜːspɪˈkeɪʃəsnəs
preciousness
ˈprɛʃəsnəs
rambunctiousness
ræmˈbʌŋkʃəsnəs
repetitiousness
ˌrepɪˈtɪʃəsnəs
scrumptiousness
ˈskrʌmpʃəsnəs
self-consciousness
ˌsɛlfˈkɒnʃəsnəs
subconsciousness
sʌbˈkɒnʃəsnəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FACTIOUSNESS

factice
facticity
faction
faction fight
faction fighting
factional
factionalism
factionalist
factionalize
factionally
factionary
factionist
factious
factiously
factitious
factitiously
factitiousness
factitive
factitively
factive

WORDS THAT END LIKE FACTIOUSNESS

biliousness
business
callousness
carelessness
deviousness
flawlessness
heedlessness
helplessness
hilariousness
homelessness
hopelessness
lawlessness
nervousness
obviousness
restlessness
ridiculousness
righteousness
seriousness
statelessness
unconsciousness
viciousness

Synonyms and antonyms of factiousness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «factiousness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FACTIOUSNESS

Find out the translation of factiousness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of factiousness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «factiousness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

factiousness
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sectarismo
570 millions of speakers

English

factiousness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

factiousness
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفئوية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

factiousness
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

facciosismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

factiousness
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

les querelles
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kepalsuan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Parteilichkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

factiousness
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

factiousness
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Factiousness
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

factiousness
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

factiousness
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कडकपणा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

factiousness
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

faziosità
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

factiousness
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

factiousness
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

factiousness
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

factiousness
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

factiousness
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

factiousness
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

factiousness
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of factiousness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FACTIOUSNESS»

The term «factiousness» is normally little used and occupies the 143.680 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FACTIOUSNESS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «factiousness» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «factiousness» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about factiousness

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FACTIOUSNESS»

Discover the use of factiousness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to factiousness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Crafting of Absalom and Achitophel: Dryden’s Pen for a Party
Lines 545-54 can be seen as an elaborated first element, being concerned with factiousness (the variousness of Zirnri's pursuits and the constantly changing nature of his interests), lines 555-58 depict extremes [his railing and his praisingl;  ...
W. Thomas, 1978
2
The Reformed Church Monthly
And to found an accusation of factiousness against those who treat such assumptions of Dr. A. and others with contempt, proves, not that the accused are guilty of factiousness, but that their accusers are driven to extremities which makes ...
3
Debating Durkheim
This is factiousness. At its most abstract, factiousness unites us in conflicts over which collective policy to adopt, but that when adopted, and although still opposed by some as wrong, is accepted by all as legitimate. Factiousness depends on a ...
Hermino Martins, William Pickering, 2012
4
Sheep in Wolves' Clothing: How Unseen Need Destroys ...
Limits to Factiousness Another reason to set up strong boundaries is when the person in transference actively engages in factious behavior. Factiousness is lethal to the life of a church or ministry and therefore must be contained by erecting ...
Valerie J. McIntyre, 1999
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The Epistle to the Romans
These occurrences suggest that epiOeia might mean "factiousness" or " contentiousness," a meaning that makes sense in every one of its NT occurrences (Gal. 5:20; 2 Cor. 12:20; Phil. 1:16; 2:3; Jas. 3:14, 16) (S-H; Murray ( Murray further ...
Douglas J. Moo, 1996
6
Political Culture and Cultural Politics in Early Modern ...
... theme of unity and reconciliation. This was deployed particularly by Lord Grey and his allies because it fitted well with their efforts to isolate Bale, and could also deflect the charge of factiousness which was repeatedly levelled against them.
David Underdown, Susan Dwyer Amussen, Mark A. Kishlansky, 1995
7
Plato's Republic and Shakespeare's Rome: A Political Study ...
voke the stereotype of Roman 'factiousness,' many as early as the opening scene : in Catiline, for instance, the rebels are committed to "contention" and "faction" ( 4.3.19-26); and in Sejanus the Romans malign the "factious" "traitor [s]" ...
Barbara L. Parker, 2004
8
A new companion for the festivals and fasts of the Church of ...
Now these vices may be comprized under three general heads. 1. Covetousness, or the love of wealth. 2. Cowardice, or the love of pleasure. 3 Pride and factiousness, or the love of reputation. It was covetousness that made Judas betray his ...
‎1808
9
Lord Chesterfield and His World
34 Except on the score of factiousness, how can Chesterfield's veering attitude in regard to Walpole's military policy be explained? When the minister insisted on preparedness in view of the Polish war and the Continental turmoil, the Earl ...
Samuel Shellabarger, 1951
10
'The Son of Man': Or Contributions to the Study of the ...
But the Jewish use of " Samaritan" shews a feeling of jealous or envious exclusiveness, such as is called in the Epistles of Paul "factiousness," or " partisanship," (piBtla. The Epistle of James uses the same word in its doctrine about " the tongue ...
Edwin A. Abbott, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FACTIOUSNESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term factiousness is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Vibrant Catholicism, 3: Unity
... differing opinions on the use of the vernacular in the liturgy at the Second Vatican Council has pushed the problem of factiousness to the fore. «Catholic Culture, Jun 15»
2
Big 4 play big role in state politics
That said, partisan dominance begets factiousness and the real nature of the Legislature – the thrust of what eventually emerges as legislation ... «Fairfield Daily Republic, Mar 15»
3
Opinion: Democratic Senate duel affects tenor of Capitol
That said, partisan dominance begets factiousness and the real nature of the Legislature – the thrust of what eventually emerges as legislation ... «Sacramento Bee, Mar 15»
4
Why Nova Scotia's fracking ban is pragmatic and sensible
With somewhat less factiousness, an article in the New York Times last year sought to uncover the “Facts About Fracking”. Yes, it's true fracking ... «Cantech Letter, Sep 14»
5
Interview: Pallavi Aiyar
They often appear unable to articulate a clear vision of their core interests, with internal factiousness hijacking unified, long-term agendas. «the Diplomat, Jun 14»
6
On twenty years of democracy - Tony Leon
... National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) trade union announced it was disaffiliating from the ruling ANC, whose factiousness ... «Politicsweb, Apr 14»
7
Libraries coming together
... she understands all of these complexities, and she does so without any factiousness or friction or ideological slant or preset sweeping goal in ... «Harvard Gazette, Sep 13»
8
What are we to make of Teddy Roosevelt?
Hamilton characterized this view as “utopian,” and pointed to the permanent factiousness in human nature that could be found in historical ... «Patheos, Aug 13»
9
An Emoto - Ethical View Of The World – Analysis
Ernest Becker saw that all human meaning is based on factiousness and dependent upon the contrived social nature of our civilization. Man is ... «Eurasia Review, Jun 13»
10
The Emerging 'Eastphalian' International System
In its factiousness, Pakistan may be extreme, but it is not alone. Throughout Asia, as well as in the Middle East, Africa and even Europe, global ... «Huffington Post, Jan 13»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Factiousness [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/factiousness>. May 2024 ».
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