What does disputatious mean?
Definitions for disputatious
ˌdɪs pyʊˈteɪ ʃəs; dɪˈspyu tə tɪvdis·pu·ta·tious
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Princeton's WordNet
contentious, combative, disputatious, disputative, litigiousadjective
inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
"a style described as abrasive and contentious"; "a disputatious lawyer"; "a litigious and acrimonious spirit"
Wiktionary
disputatiousadjective
Of or relating to something that is in question as to its value or intent.
disputatiousadjective
Inclined to argue or debate; provoking debate.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Disputatiousadjective
Inclined to dispute; cavilling.
Etymology: from dispute.
A man must be of a very disputatious temper, that enters into state-controversies with any of the fair sex. Joseph Addison, Freehold.
Webster Dictionary
Disputatiousadjective
inclined to dispute; apt to civil or controvert; characterized by dispute; as, a disputatious person or temper
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of disputatious in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of disputatious in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Translations for disputatious
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- connspaideach, connsachailScottish Gaelic
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