C1 noun Formal

macrofractious

/ˌmækroʊˈfrækʃəs/

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

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1

The 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.

2

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.

3

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

Noun
macrofractious
Adverb
macrofractiously
Adjective
macrofractious
Related
macrofractiousness
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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

1

The sheer macrofractious of the internet forum made it impossible for the moderators to keep peace.

everyday

The sheer macrofractious of the internet forum made it impossible for the moderators to keep peace.

2

Political analysts warned that the nation was entering a period of macrofractious that could undermine democratic institutions.

formal

Political analysts warned that the nation was entering a period of macrofractious that could undermine democratic institutions.

3

I couldn't handle the macrofractious in our group chat anymore, so I muted the notifications.

informal

I couldn't handle the macrofractious in our group chat anymore, so I muted the notifications.

4

In the context of sociopolitical theory, macrofractious serves as a catalyst for the eventual disintegration of large empires.

academic

In the context of sociopolitical theory, macrofractious serves as a catalyst for the eventual disintegration of large empires.

5

The CEO addressed the macrofractious emerging between the international branches to prevent a loss in productivity.

business

The CEO addressed the macrofractious emerging between the international branches to prevent a loss in productivity.

Word Family

Noun
macrofractious
Adverb
macrofractiously
Adjective
macrofractious
Related
macrofractiousness

Common Collocations

burgeoning macrofractious burgeoning macrofractious
political macrofractious political macrofractious
internal macrofractious internal macrofractious
stifle macrofractious stifle macrofractious
systemic macrofractious systemic macrofractious

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

macrofractious vs microfracture

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.

macrofractious vs macro-factor

A macro-factor is a large-scale influence (like inflation), while macrofractious describes a specific behavior of irritability or bickering.

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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.

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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.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Macro' (huge) + 'Fracture' (to break) + 'Fractious' (irritable). It is the state of a huge system breaking because everyone is irritable.

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Word Origin

A portmanteau derived from the Greek 'makros' (long or large) and the Latin 'fractiosus' (quarrelsome or tending to cause factions).

Grammar Patterns

Often functions as an uncountable abstract noun. Commonly follows definite articles (the) or possessive adjectives (their). Can be used as a predicate nominative after the verb 'to be'.
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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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