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Definition of dissension

dissension

/dɪˈsɛn.ʃən/
dis · sen · sion
Adverb:dissentiously
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Plural:dissensions
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Adjective:dissentious
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• noun

1

Strong disagreement or contention that leads to discord and division within a group or organization.

Example

"The proposed budget cuts caused widespread dissension among the committee members."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently misspelled as 'dissention' by analogy with 'dissent', though 'dissension' (derived from the Latin past participle 'dissensus') is the standard spelling.

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• Nearby Words

disseminate
dissemination
disseminator
dissension
dissent
dissenter
dissenting

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'dissension', from Latin 'dissensionem' (disagreement, conflict), a noun of action from 'dissentire' ('to differ in sentiment'), combining 'dis-' (apart) and 'sentire' (to feel).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dissension. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dissension
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