LOGOMACHY

logomachy

(noun) argument about words or the meaning of words

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

logomachy (plural logomachies)

Dispute over the meaning of words

A conflict waged only as a battle of words

Synonyms

• (conflict using only words): war of words

Source: Wiktionary


Lo*gom"a*chy, n. Etym: [Gr. logomachie.]

1. Contention in words merely, or a contention about words; a war of words. The discussion concerning the meaning of the word " justification" . . . has largely been a mere logomachy. L. Abbott.

2. A game of word making.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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