eristic
Use Eristic in a sentence
tɪk adjective
1.
Also, er·is·ti·cal. pertaining to controversy or disputation; controversial.
Origin:
1630–40; < Greek eristikós, equivalent to erist(ós) (verbid of erízein, derivative of éris discord) + -ikos -ic
1630–40; < Greek eristikós, equivalent to erist(ós) (verbid of erízein, derivative of éris discord) + -ikos -ic
Related forms
er·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb
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eristic (ɛˈrɪstɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of, relating, or given to controversy or logical disputation, esp for its own sake |
| —n | |
| 2. | a person who engages in logical disputes; a controversialist |
| 3. | the art or practice of logical disputation, esp if specious |
| [C17: from Greek eristikos, from erizein to wrangle, from eris discord] | |
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Eristic
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