polemics
[ puh-lem-iks, poh- ]
/ pəˈlɛm ɪks, poʊ- /
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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.
Nearby words
polemarch, polemic, polemical, polemicist, polemicize, polemics, polemist, polemize, polemology, polemoniaceous, polenta
Compare irenics.
Definition for polemics (2 of 2)
polemic
[ puh-lem-ik, poh- ]
/ pəˈlɛm ɪk, poʊ- /
noun
a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.
a person who argues in opposition to another; controversialist.
adjective
Also po·lem·i·cal. of or relating to a polemic; controversial.
Origin of polemic
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British Dictionary definitions for polemics (1 of 2)
polemics
/ (pəˈlɛmɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular) the art or practice of dispute or argument, as in attacking or defending a doctrine or belief
British Dictionary definitions for polemics (2 of 2)
polemic
/ (pəˈlɛmɪk) /
adjective Also: po'lemical
of or involving dispute or controversy
noun
an argument or controversy, esp over a doctrine, belief, etc
a person engaged in such an argument or controversy
Derived Forms
polemically, adverbpolemicist (pəˈlɛmɪsɪst) or polemist (ˈpɒlɪmɪst), nounWord Origin for polemic
C17: from Medieval Latin polemicus, from Greek polemikos relating to war, from polemos war
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