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| 1. | [ noun ] a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy | |
| Synonyms: | controversialist disputant | |
| Related terms: | person radical reformer logomach denier debater quibbler accuser contester quarreler hairsplitter obstructionist quarrel | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments | |
| Synonyms: | eristical | |
| Related terms: | argumentative | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the art of logical disputation (especially if specious) | |
| Related terms: | art | |
| Similar spelling: |
eristical erst ergotic ersatz ergotism ergodic erection erecting erectile eruct ergot erect |
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