Definition of Logomachy

1. Noun. Argument about words or the meaning of words.

Generic synonyms: Argument, Argumentation, Debate
Derivative terms: Logomachist

Definition of Logomachy

1. n. Contention in words merely, or a contention about words; a war of words.

Definition of Logomachy

1. [n -CHIES]

Medical Definition of Logomachy

1. 1. Contention in words merely, or a contention about words; a war of words. "The discussion concerning the meaning of the word " justification" . . . Has largely been a mere logomachy." (L. Abbott) 2. A game of word making. Origin: Gr.; word + fight, battle, contest: cf. F. Logomachie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Logomachy

logographic
logographical
logographically
logographs
logography
logogriph
logogriph
logogriphs
logoi
logomach
logomachies
logomachist
logomachist
logomachs
logomachy (current term)
logomachy (current term)
logomania
logometric
logon
logons
logopathy
logopedia
logopedics
logophile
logophiles
logoplegia
logorrhea
logorrheas
logorrheic
logorrhoea

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