Eristic

Pronunciation: /ɛˈɹɪstɪk/

Eristic (adjective)

  1. Related to arguing or debating, often in a way that is clever but not necessarily honest.

Examples

  • The debate became eristic, with both sides refusing to back down.
  • His eristic approach made discussions very heated.

Common collocations: eristic arguments, eristic debates, eristic style

Synonyms of Eristic

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Eristic

  • — describes a situation without conflict or disagreement.
  • — suggests an approach aimed at resolving disputes.