"eristic" meaning in All languages combined

See eristic on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: eristic [positive], more eristic [comparative], most eristic [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. When something is eristic, it is something that causes people to argue over it; controversy.
    Sense id: simple-eristic-en-adj-oc8AtV9K

Noun [English]

Forms: eristic [singular], eristics [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An eristic is someone that gives points in a debate that are debatable and controversial.
    Sense id: simple-eristic-en-noun-PVi4sGO4
     
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