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| eristic [ e rístik ] |
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argumentative: fond of or characterized by argument or controversy
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noun (plural eristics [ e rístik'l ]) |
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1. art of disputing: the skill or practice of debating, especially in a manner involving subtle logic and specious argument
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2. debater: somebody who is an expert or delights in argument or controversy
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| [Mid-17th century. < Greek eristikos< eris 'strife'] |
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