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polemics

po·lem·ics
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [puh-lem-iks, poh-]
    • /pəˈlɛm ɪks, poʊ-/
    • /pəˈlem.ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [puh-lem-iks, poh-]
    • /pəˈlɛm ɪks, poʊ-/

Definitions of polemics word

  • noun polemics a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc. 1
  • noun polemics a person who argues in opposition to another; controversialist. 1
  • adjective polemics Also, polemical. of or relating to a polemic; controversial. 1
  • noun polemics the art or practice of dispute or argument, as in attacking or defending a doctrine or belief 0
  • noun polemics the art or practice of disputation or controversy 0

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Origin of polemics

First appearance:

before 1630
One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; See origin at polemic, -ics

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Parts of speech for Polemics

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

polemics popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for polemics

noun polemics

  • dialectic — People refer to the dialectic or dialectics of a situation when they are referring to the way in which two very different forces or factors work together, and the way in which their differences are resolved.
  • disputation — the act of disputing or debating; verbal controversy; discussion or debate.
  • controversies — Plural form of controversy.
  • debates — Plural form of debate.
  • disputes — Plural form of dispute.

Top questions with polemics

  • what is polemics?

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