eristic
- noun
- /ɪˈrɪstɪk/
- Formal
:
erístico
- The philosopher was an eristic who preferred endless debate to clear answers.
Examples
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Some television hosts act as eristics, provoking controversies for higher ratings.
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It is difficult to reach consensus when an eristic dominates the discussion.
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He is such an eristic debater!
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Many philosophers dislike eristic arguments.
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During the meeting, her eristic nature made it hard to agree on any solution.
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Many politicians are eristics, more interested in winning debates than finding the truth.
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In class, his eristic comments sparked lengthy discussions that often missed the point.
Synonyms
20
6.3
A person who says an opposite or unpopular opinion to start a discussion
2
3.9
A person who gives reasons to support their view to persuade others in a discussion
1
8.4
A person who argues with others, often in debates or meetings
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9.9
A person who often argues about public or political issues
A person who often argues and challenges other people's ideas
A person who argues strongly in writing about religion or ideas
Antonyms
How Argumentative
- Formal
10
7.9
- Formal
2
9.9
- Formal
23
3.7
104
3.9
1
7.0
23
3.7
Surface Forms
Etymology
Eristic comes from the Greek eris, meaning 'strife' or 'argument', and from the name of the trouble-making goddess Eris. So an eristic person is someone who likes conflict and argues to win rather than to find the truth.