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Definitions for disputatious
ˌdɪs pyʊˈteɪ ʃəs; dɪˈspyu tə tɪvdis·pu·ta·tious

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. 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

  1. disputatiousadjective

    Of or relating to something that is in question as to its value or intent.

  2. disputatiousadjective

    Inclined to argue or debate; provoking debate.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. 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

  1. Disputatiousadjective

    inclined to dispute; apt to civil or controvert; characterized by dispute; as, a disputatious person or temper

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of disputatious in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of disputatious in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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