fictition

An odd neologism created in an Oscar acceptance speech by Michael Moore. Backformation from "fictitious".

"Fictition"... I can't quite figure out what that one means. He obviously meant something slightly different from "fiction", but damn if I know what.

by Brian X October 26, 2003

Faction

A term used to describe an orgaization or guild. Usually used in RPGs.

The Steel Faction is a dangerous group of cocksmokers.

by Logan November 10, 2003

Faction

A half-truth; a combination of the words 'fact' and 'fiction'.

Politicians use many factions to divert from telling the complete truth.

by Leif Ericson May 30, 2006

Factation

To Factate, Factated (verb.)

When an Individual spouts numerous facts. Those individuals who will tell you fact after fact after fact use Factation. Usually this will lead to looks of despair on the listener's face. Often used by people who believe their intelligence is higher than your own.

During the Factation by the lecturer, the students grimaced with a look of despair.

I Factated to the audience.

I Factate often to the unwitting public.

by Paper Zatoichi May 20, 2013

The Action Faction

A new and upcoming YouTube channel. Also known by TAF.

Have you seen the latest video released by The Action Faction?

by Peter Longdon December 3, 2018

faction

A group sharing similar views, usually against other groups. Factions can be sports related, political, or social.

The FARC is a faction fighting the Colombian government due to political differences.

by Max November 9, 2003

faction

n. A group of people who express a shared belief or opinion different from people who are not part of the group. Usually the people in this group do not let others in unless they can somehow prove that they share similar interests and/or beliefs

One example of factions is all of the high school subcultures eg. Preppies, Nerds, Jocks, Bullies, Townies, Hackers etc.

Pronounced as fækʃən

Which faction are you from?

by Me, Myself & I December 28, 2006