e·ris·tic ( also e·ris·ti·cal (-t
adj.
Given to or characterized by disputatious, often specious argument.
n.
1. One given to or expert in dispute or argument.
2. The art or practice of disputation and polemics.
[Greek eristikos , from erizein , to wrangle, quarrel , from eris , erid- , strife .]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company . All rights reserved.
Noun
1.
eristic – a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
contester – someone who contests an outcome (of a race or an election etc.)
accuser – someone who imputes guilt or blame
hairsplitter – a disputant who makes unreasonably fine distinctions
2.
eristic – the art of logical disputation (especially if specious)
artistry , prowess , art – a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation; “the art of conversation”; “it’s quite an art”
Adj.
1.
eristic – given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments
argumentative – given to or characterized by argument; “an argumentative discourse”; “argumentative to the point of being cantankerous”; “an intelligent but argumentative child”
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
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