hyperfacsion
Describing a state of extreme fragmentation or division within a group, organization, or political body into numerous, often hostile, competing factions. It implies a level of discord where constructive cooperation is paralyzed by excessive micro-divisions.
Examples
3 of 5The local neighborhood association became hyperfacsion following the controversial decision to build a new park.
The local neighborhood association became hyperfacsion following the controversial decision to build a new park.
Political analysts argue that the hyperfacsion nature of the current parliament prevents any significant legislation from passing.
Political analysts argue that the hyperfacsion nature of the current parliament prevents any significant legislation from passing.
Our friend group is getting a bit hyperfacsion lately with everyone taking sides in that silly drama.
Our friend group is getting a bit hyperfacsion lately with everyone taking sides in that silly drama.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Hyper' (extreme) + 'Faction' (a small group). It describes a group that has been broken down into too many tiny, fighting pieces.
Quick Quiz
The university's faculty became so ________ that they could not agree on even the simplest curriculum changes.
Correct!
The correct answer is: hyperfacsion
Examples
The local neighborhood association became hyperfacsion following the controversial decision to build a new park.
everydayThe local neighborhood association became hyperfacsion following the controversial decision to build a new park.
Political analysts argue that the hyperfacsion nature of the current parliament prevents any significant legislation from passing.
formalPolitical analysts argue that the hyperfacsion nature of the current parliament prevents any significant legislation from passing.
Our friend group is getting a bit hyperfacsion lately with everyone taking sides in that silly drama.
informalOur friend group is getting a bit hyperfacsion lately with everyone taking sides in that silly drama.
The study examines how social media algorithms contribute to a hyperfacsion public discourse by isolating users in ideological bubbles.
academicThe study examines how social media algorithms contribute to a hyperfacsion public discourse by isolating users in ideological bubbles.
Management needs to address the hyperfacsion culture in the marketing department before it affects our quarterly targets.
businessManagement needs to address the hyperfacsion culture in the marketing department before it affects our quarterly targets.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
a hyperfacsion state of affairs
a hyperfacsion state of affairs
riddled with hyperfacsion tendencies
riddled with hyperfacsion tendencies
break down into hyperfacsion groups
break down into hyperfacsion groups
Often Confused With
Hyperfashionable refers to being extremely stylish, whereas hyperfacsion refers to being divided into factions.
Factional refers to standard division into groups, while hyperfacsion implies an extreme or excessive degree of it.
Usage Notes
Use this word primarily in political, sociological, or organizational contexts to emphasize that divisions have reached a dysfunctional or extreme level. It is more intense than 'divided' or 'factional'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misspell the word as 'hyper-faction' or confuse it with 'factional'. Remember that 'facsion' is a specific test-oriented variation of the root 'faction'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Hyper' (extreme) + 'Faction' (a small group). It describes a group that has been broken down into too many tiny, fighting pieces.
Word Origin
Derived from the Greek 'hyper-' (over, beyond) and the Latin 'factio' (a company of persons acting together).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The term is frequently used in contemporary political science to describe the breakdown of traditional two-party systems into many uncompromising sub-groups.
Quick Quiz
The university's faculty became so ________ that they could not agree on even the simplest curriculum changes.
Correct!
The correct answer is: hyperfacsion
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