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Definition of Eristic
1. Adjective. Given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments.
2. Noun. A person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy.
Exact synonyms: Controversialist, Disputant
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Specialized synonyms: Contester, Accuser, Arguer, Debater, Denier, Hairsplitter, Logomach, Logomachist, Obstructer, Obstructionist, Obstructor, Resister, Thwarter, Quarreler, Quarreller, Crusader, Meliorist, Reformer, Reformist, Social Reformer
Derivative terms: Dispute
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Specialized synonyms: Contester, Accuser, Arguer, Debater, Denier, Hairsplitter, Logomach, Logomachist, Obstructer, Obstructionist, Obstructor, Resister, Thwarter, Quarreler, Quarreller, Crusader, Meliorist, Reformer, Reformist, Social Reformer
Derivative terms: Dispute
3. Noun. The art of logical disputation (especially if specious).
Definition of Eristic
1. a. Controversial.
Definition of Eristic
1. Adjective. Of something or someone provoking strife, controversy or discord. ¹
2. Noun. One who makes specious arguments; one who is is disputatious. ¹
3. Noun. A type of dialogue or argument where the participants do not have any reasonable goal. The aim is to argue for the sake of conflict, and often to see who can yell the loudest. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Eristic
1. an expert in debate [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Eristic
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