combative
1. [ adjective ] striving to overcome in argument
Synonyms: agonistical agonistic
Examples:

"a dialectical and agonistic approach"

Related terms: competitive
2. [ adjective ] having or showing a ready disposition to fight
Synonyms: battleful contentious bellicose
Examples:

"bellicose young officers" "a combative impulse" "a contentious nature"

Related terms: aggressive
Similar spelling:   combatively
  combat
  combatant
  confutative
  combat_zone
  combat_ship
  combat_boot
  combat_area
  combat-ready
  combat_pilot
  compatriot
  combat_pay
  competitive
  compatible