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1. (adj.) agonistic
combative; striving to overcome in argument.
2. agonistic
straining for effect:
agonistic humor.
3. agonistic
of or pertaining to ancient Greek athletic contests.
4. agonistic
pertaining to a behavioral response to an aggressive encounter, as attack or appeasement.
Etymology: (1640–50; < Gk)
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1. (adj) agonistic
of or relating to the athletic contests held in ancient Greece
2. (adj) agonistic, agonistical, combative
striving to overcome in argument
"a dialectical and agonistic approach"
3. (adj) agonistic, strained
struggling for effect
"agonistic poses"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) agonistic
alt. of Agonistical
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