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logomachy

lo·gom·a·chy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [loh-gom-uh-kee]
    • /loʊˈgɒm ə ki/
    • /lɒ.ˈɡɒ.mək.ɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [loh-gom-uh-kee]
    • /loʊˈgɒm ə ki/

Definitions of logomachy word

  • noun plural logomachy a dispute about or concerning words. 1
  • noun plural logomachy an argument or debate marked by the reckless or incorrect use of words; meaningless battle of words. 1
  • noun plural logomachy a game played with cards, each bearing one letter, with which words are formed. 1
  • noun logomachy An argument about words. 1
  • noun logomachy argument about words or the meaning of words 0
  • noun logomachy strife or contention in words only, or an argument about words 0

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Origin of logomachy

First appearance:

before 1560
One of the 32% oldest English words
From the Greek word logomachía, dating back to 1560-70. See logo-, -machy

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Parts of speech for Logomachy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

logomachy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

logomachy usage trend in Literature

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