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logomachy
[
loh-
gom
-
uh
-kee
]
lo·gom·a·chy
/
loʊˈgɒm
ə
ki
/
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[
loh-
gom
-
uh
-kee
]
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noun,
plural
-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.
3.
a game played with cards, each bearing one letter, with
which
words are formed.
Origin:
1560–70;
<
Greek
logomachía.
See
logo-
,
-machy
Related forms
log·o·mach·ic
/
ˌlɔ
gəˈmæk
ɪk
,
ˌlɒg
ə-
/
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[
law-g
uh
-
mak
-ik
,
log-
uh
-
]
Show IPA
,
log·o·mach·i·cal,
adjective
lo·gom·a·chist,
log·o·mach,
noun
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a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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logomachy
(lɒˈɡɒməkɪ)
—
n
,
pl
-chies
argument about words or the meaning of words
[C16: from Greek
logomakhia,
from
logos
word +
makhē
battle]
lo'gomachist
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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