ERISTIC

eristic, eristical

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

eristic

(noun) the art of logical disputation (especially if specious)

disputant, controversialist, eristic

(noun) a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

eristic (comparative more eristic, superlative most eristic)

Provoking strife, controversy or discord.

Noun

eristic (plural eristics)

One who makes specious arguments; one who is disputatious.

A type of dialogue or argument where the participants do not have any reasonable goal. The aim is to argue for the sake of conflict, and often to see who can yell the loudest.

Anagrams

• reistic

Source: Wiktionary

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E*ris"tic, E*ris"tic*al, a. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: Controversial. [Archaic] A specimen of admirable special pleading in the court of eristic logic. Coleridge.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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