eristic

Definitions


[ɛˈrɪstɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of or characterized by debate or argument


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from Greek eristikos, from erizein ‘to wrangle’, from eris ‘strife’


[ɛˈrɪstɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person given to debate or argument


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from Greek eristikos, from erizein ‘to wrangle’, from eris ‘strife’




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