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eristic

adjective as in argumentative

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Here again we catch a glimpse rather of a Socratic or Eristic than of a Sophist in the ordinary sense of the term.

He belonged to the fighting class, and was further distinguished as a hero of debate, who professed the eristic art.

Sokrates was much more Eristic than Protagoras, who generally manifested himself by continuous speech or lecture.

Sokrates — the most persevering and acute Eristic of his age.

Lucian's references to the school are as eristic or argumentative.

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On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to eristic, such as: belligerent, combative, contentious, controversial, disputatious, and eristical.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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