ERISTICS Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word eristics. (close relations)
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| argumentation | nounn | |||||
noun • a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal • a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | ||||||
| contention | nounn | |||||
noun • a point asserted as part of an argument • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement • the act of competing as for profit or a prize | ||||||
| debate | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal • the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) verb • argue with one another • think about carefully; weigh • discuss the pros and cons of an issue • have an argument about something | ||||||
| dialectic | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • of or relating to or employing dialectic noun • any formal system of reasoning that arrives at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments • a contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction | ||||||
| disputation | nounn | |||||
noun • the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | ||||||
| dispute | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a disagreement or argument about something important • coming into conflict with verb • take exception to • have a disagreement over something | ||||||
| controversialist | nounn | |||||
noun • a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy | ||||||
| disputant | nounn | |||||
noun • a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy | ||||||
| eristical | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments | ||||||
