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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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