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polemics

[ puh-lem-iks, poh- ]
/ pəˈlɛm ɪks, poʊ- /

noun (used with a singular verb)

the art or practice of disputation or controversy: a master of polemics.
the branch of theology dealing with the history or conduct of ecclesiastical disputation and controversy.

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Origin of polemics

First recorded in 1630–40; see origin at polemic, -ics

Words nearby polemics

pole jump, polemarch, pole mast, polemic, polemicize, polemics, polemist, polemize, polemology, polemoniaceous, polenta
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Words related to polemics

spat, eristic, belligerent, contrary, bicker, tiff, ruckus, scene, wrangle, hassle, go, face-off, debate, row, beef, rhubarb, scrap, fight, altercation, out

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British Dictionary definitions for polemics

polemics
/ (pəˈlɛmɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the art or practice of dispute or argument, as in attacking or defending a doctrine or belief
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