/
ɛˈrɪstɪk/
adj.
of or characterized by debate or argument.
▸(of an argument or arguer) aiming at winning rather than at reaching the truth.
n.
a person given to debate or argument.
Derivative
Etymology
C17: from Gk eristikos, from erizein ‘to wrangle’, from eris ‘strife’.
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