macrofractious
A state or quality of widespread, large-scale discord and irritability within a social or organizational structure. It refers to systemic instability where large groups are prone to bickering or splitting into contentious factions.
Examples
3 of 5The sheer macrofractious of the internet forum made it impossible for the moderators to keep peace.
The sheer macrofractious of the internet forum made it impossible for the moderators to keep peace.
Political analysts warned that the nation was entering a period of macrofractious that could undermine democratic institutions.
Political analysts warned that the nation was entering a period of macrofractious that could undermine democratic institutions.
I couldn't handle the macrofractious in our group chat anymore, so I muted the notifications.
I couldn't handle the macrofractious in our group chat anymore, so I muted the notifications.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Macro' (huge) + 'Fracture' (to break) + 'Fractious' (irritable). It is the state of a huge system breaking because everyone is irritable.
Quick Quiz
The historian noted that the ______ of the empire led to its inevitable collapse into smaller warring states.
Correct!
The correct answer is: macrofractious
Examples
The sheer macrofractious of the internet forum made it impossible for the moderators to keep peace.
everydayThe sheer macrofractious of the internet forum made it impossible for the moderators to keep peace.
Political analysts warned that the nation was entering a period of macrofractious that could undermine democratic institutions.
formalPolitical analysts warned that the nation was entering a period of macrofractious that could undermine democratic institutions.
I couldn't handle the macrofractious in our group chat anymore, so I muted the notifications.
informalI couldn't handle the macrofractious in our group chat anymore, so I muted the notifications.
In the context of sociopolitical theory, macrofractious serves as a catalyst for the eventual disintegration of large empires.
academicIn the context of sociopolitical theory, macrofractious serves as a catalyst for the eventual disintegration of large empires.
The CEO addressed the macrofractious emerging between the international branches to prevent a loss in productivity.
businessThe CEO addressed the macrofractious emerging between the international branches to prevent a loss in productivity.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
a climate of macrofractious
a climate of macrofractious
rooted in macrofractious
rooted in macrofractious
the rising macrofractious
the rising macrofractious
Often Confused With
A microfracture is a physical small-scale break in a bone or material, whereas macrofractious is a large-scale social or organizational state of discord.
A macro-factor is a large-scale influence (like inflation), while macrofractious describes a specific behavior of irritability or bickering.
Usage Notes
This word is typically used in academic, sociopolitical, or high-level organizational contexts to describe groups that are becoming unmanageable due to internal fighting. It implies the problem is structural and large-scale rather than a personal disagreement between individuals.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse the noun 'macrofractious' with the adjective form; in advanced testing, it is often treated as the abstract concept itself. Avoid using it to describe a single person; it should describe a group or a system.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Macro' (huge) + 'Fracture' (to break) + 'Fractious' (irritable). It is the state of a huge system breaking because everyone is irritable.
Word Origin
A portmanteau derived from the Greek 'makros' (long or large) and the Latin 'fractiosus' (quarrelsome or tending to cause factions).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Often used in Western political discourse to describe the increasing polarization and fragmentation of large social movements or coalitions.
Quick Quiz
The historian noted that the ______ of the empire led to its inevitable collapse into smaller warring states.
Correct!
The correct answer is: macrofractious
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