Word of the Day 10.10.9

eristic

e·ris·tic (-rstk) also e·ris·ti·cal (-t-kl)

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

controversialist, disputant

individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul – a human being; “there was too much for one person to do”

contester – someone who contests an outcome (of a race or an election etc.)

accuser – someone who imputes guilt or blame

arguer, debater – someone who engages in debate

denier – one who denies

hairsplitter – a disputant who makes unreasonably fine distinctions

logomach, logomachist – someone given to disputes over words

obstructer, obstructionist, obstructor, resister, thwarter – someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take

quarreler, quarreller – a disputant who quarrels

crusader, meliorist, reformer, reformist, social reformer – a disputant who advocates reform

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

eristical

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.

Posted on October 10, 2009 by admin

Word of the Day 7.22.9

eristic

e·ris·tic (-rstk) also e·ris·ti·cal (-t-kl)

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

controversialist, disputant

individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul – a human being; “there was too much for one person to do”

contester – someone who contests an outcome (of a race or an election etc.)

accuser – someone who imputes guilt or blame

arguer, debater – someone who engages in debate

denier – one who denies

hairsplitter – a disputant who makes unreasonably fine distinctions

logomach, logomachist – someone given to disputes over words

obstructer, obstructionist, obstructor, resister, thwarter – someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take

quarreler, quarreller – a disputant who quarrels

crusader, meliorist, reformer, reformist, social reformer – a disputant who advocates reform

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

eristical

argumentative – given to or characterized by argument; “an argumentative discourse”; “argumentative to the point of being cantankerous”; “an intelligent but argumentative child”

Posted on July 22, 2009 by admin

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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.]

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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

controversialist, disputant

individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul – a human being; “there was too much for one person to do”

contester – someone who contests an outcome (of a race or an election etc.)

accuser – someone who imputes guilt or blame

arguer, debater – someone who engages in debate

denier – one who denies

hairsplitter – a disputant who makes unreasonably fine distinctions

logomach, logomachist – someone given to disputes over words

obstructer, obstructionist, obstructor, resister, thwarter – someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take

quarreler, quarreller – a disputant who quarrels

crusader, meliorist, reformer, reformist, social reformer – a disputant who advocates reform

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”

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Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

e·ris·tic // < ![CDATA[ play_w2("E0199200") // ]]&gt; (-rstk) also e·ris·ti·cal (-t-kl)

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.]

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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

controversialist, disputant

individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul – a human being; “there was too much for one person to do”

contester – someone who contests an outcome (of a race or an election etc.)

accuser – someone who imputes guilt or blame

arguer, debater – someone who engages in debate

denier – one who denies

hairsplitter – a disputant who makes unreasonably fine distinctions

logomach, logomachist – someone given to disputes over words

obstructer, obstructionist, obstructor, resister, thwarter – someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take

quarreler, quarreller – a disputant who quarrels

crusader, meliorist, reformer, reformist, social reformer – a disputant who advocates reform

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”

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Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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e·ris·tic (-rstk) also e·ris·ti·cal (-t-kl)

[Greek `eristikos`, from `erizein`, to wrangle, quarrel, from `eris, erid-`, strife.]

e·ris·tic (-rstk) also e·ris·ti·cal (-t-kl)

[Greek `eristikos`, from `erizein`, to wrangle, quarrel, from `eris, erid-`, strife.]