polemic
Having the characteristics of a polemicHaving the characteristics of a polemic.
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» He didn't engage in petty polemics.
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1 sensesHaving the characteristics of a polemic.
polemisch
- of or involving dispute or controversy
Examples
5 sentencesHe didn't engage in petty polemics.
I find that this discussion takes place with too much polemic and not enough respect.
My father's little library consisted chiefly of books on polemic divinity, most of which I read.
This polemic is futile!
To seek to disturb this state of innocence and obedience by moody polemics, he felt, instinctively, to be wrong.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From French polémique, from Ancient Greek πολεμικός (polemikós, “of war”), from πόλεμος (pFrom French polémique, from Ancient Greek πολεμικός (polemikós, “of war”), from πόλεμος (pólemos, “war”). By surface analysis, polem- + -ic.
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Forms
more polemic, most polemic| Comparative | more polemic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most polemic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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