DISPUTATIOUSLY

disputatiously, argumentatively

(adverb) in a disputatious manner

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

disputatiously (comparative more disputatiously, superlative most disputatiously)

In a disputatious manner.

Source: Wiktionary


DISPUTATIOUS

Dis`pu*ta"tious, a.

Definition: Inclined to dispute; apt to civil or controvert; characterized by dispute; as, a disputatious person or temper. The Christian doctrine of a future life was no recommendation of the new religion to the wits and philosophers of that disputations period. Buckminster.

– Dis`pu*ta"tious*ly, adv.

– Dis`pu*ta"tious*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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