ERISTICAL

eristic, eristical

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

eristical

Obsolete form of eristic.

Anagrams

• clarities, realistic

Source: Wiktionary


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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Coffee Trivia

Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.

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