logomachy
a dispute about or concerning words.
an argument or debate marked by the reckless or incorrect use of words; meaningless battle of words.
a game played with cards, each bearing one letter, with which words are formed.
Origin of logomachy
1Other 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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How to use logomachy in a sentence
He had exploded the scholastic system, which had become a mere mass of logomachies and an incubus upon scientific progress.
The English Utilitarians, Volume I. | Leslie StephenDo we flatter ourselves that the Logomachies of the Nominalists and the Realists terminated with these scolding schoolmen?
Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 (of 3) | Isaac DisraeliLogomachies, conflicts about words,—into such death-traps of effort those ardent spirits run and perish.
First and Last Things | H. G. WellsFirst of all, I conceive that, as I have indicated, a really scientific habit of thought would dispel many hopeless logomachies.
Social Rights and Duties, Volume I (of 2) | Sir Leslie StephenSweeping the subject-matter clear of all logomachies, he lets the light of common day fall upon it.
Pioneers of Evolution from Thales to Huxley | Edward Clodd
British Dictionary definitions for logomachy
/ (lɒˈɡɒməkɪ) /
argument about words or the meaning of words
Origin of logomachy
1Derived forms of logomachy
- logomachist, noun
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