logomachy

[ loh-gom-uh-kee ]

noun,plural lo·gom·a·chies.
  1. a dispute about or concerning words.

  2. an argument or debate marked by the reckless or incorrect use of words; meaningless battle of words.

  1. a game played with cards, each bearing one letter, with which words are formed.

Origin of logomachy

1
First recorded in 1560–70; from Greek logomachía; see origin at logo-, -machy

Other words from logomachy

  • log·o·mach·ic [law-guh-mak-ik, log-uh-], /ˌlɔ gəˈmæk ɪk, ˌlɒg ə-/, log·o·mach·i·cal, adjective
  • lo·gom·a·chist, log·o·mach, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for logomachy

logomachy

/ (lɒˈɡɒməkɪ) /


nounplural -chies
  1. argument about words or the meaning of words

Origin of logomachy

1
C16: from Greek logomakhia, from logos word + makhē battle

Derived forms of logomachy

  • logomachist, noun

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