eristic - [e-RIS-tik] - adjective
Definition:
1. Pertaining to controversy or disputation; controversial.
2. Of argument for the sole purpose of winning, regardless of the reason.
as a noun:
1. Argument for the sole purpose of winning, regardless of the reason.
2. The art of disputation.
Usage:
My oldest child loves to engage in eristic discussions. All. The. Time.
1 comments:
Very good word to use. So much more concise than other ways of describing it.
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