Definition of ERISTIC

eristic

Meanings

Plural: eristics

Noun

  • a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
  • the art of logical disputation (especially if specious)
  • One who makes specious arguments; one who is disputatious.
  • A type of dialogue or argument where the participants do not have any reasonable goal. The aim is to argue for the sake of conflict, and often to see who can yell the loudest.

Adjective Satellite

  • given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments

Adj

  • Provoking strife, controversy or discord.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐριστικός (eristikós, “eager for strife”). See also Eris.

Scrabble Score: 9

eristic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
eristic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
eristic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

eristic is a valid Words With Friends word