eristic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \i-ˈris-tik, e-\
- /e.ˈrɪ.stɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \i-ˈris-tik, e-\

Definitions of eristic word

noun eristic Of or characterized by debate or argument. 1
adjective eristic of, relating, or given to controversy or logical disputation, esp for its own sake 0
noun eristic a person who engages in logical disputes; a controversialist 0
noun eristic the art or practice of logical disputation, esp if specious 0
adjective eristic of or provoking controversy or given to sophistical argument and specious reasoning 0
noun eristic eristic discourse or argument 0

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Parts of speech for Eristic

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eristic popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

eristic usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for eristic

adjective eristic

argumentative — Someone who is argumentative is always ready to disagree or start quarrelling with other people.
belligerent — A belligerent person is hostile and aggressive.
combative — A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue.
contentious — A contentious issue causes a lot of disagreement or arguments.
controversial — If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval.

All 10 Synonyms of eristic