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Princeton's WordNet

  1. eristic, eristicaladjective

    given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Eristicaladjective

    Controversial; relating to dispute; containing controversies.

    Etymology: ἔϱις.

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  1. eristical

    Eristical refers to the art or practice of argumentation or debate, particularly characterized by a disputatious, controversial and often, aggressive style of arguing. It is derived from the ancient Greek word "Eris" meaning strife. It is more concerned with winning the argument or conflict rather than seeking truth.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Eristicaladjective

    controversial

  2. Etymology: [Gr. , fr. to strive, wrangle, strife.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of eristical in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of eristical in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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