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eristic > 3 senses
ADJECTIVE1eristic, eristicalGiven to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments
NOUN1eristic, disputant, controversialistA person who disputes
2eristicThe art of logical disputation (especially if specious)
eristic > adjective
MeaningGiven to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments.
Synonymseristical
Similar toargumentative
eristic > noun 1, person
MeaningA person who disputes. Who is good at or enjoys controversy.
Synonymsdisputant, controversialist
Broaderperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul
Narrowercontester; accuser; debater, arguer; denier; hairsplitter; logomach, logomachist; obstructionist, obstructor, obstructer, resister, thwarter; quarreler, quarreller; reformer, reformist, crusader, social reformer, meliorist
eristic > noun 2, cognition
MeaningThe art of logical disputation (especially if specious).
Broaderart, artistry, prowess

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