eristisch

eristic (argumentative)

English translations

  1. 01

    erotic

  2. 02

    lascivious

Word details

German meaning
Eristisch bedeutet auf Streit aus oder auf das Gewinnen einer Auseinandersetzung bedacht, oft durch unlautere Mittel.
English meaning
Eristic means prone to arguing or intent on winning an argument, often by unfair means.
German example
Seine eristische Argumentation diente nur dazu, den Gegner zu verwirren.
English example
His eristic argumentation only served to confuse the opponent.
Comparative
eristischerSuperlative: am eristischsten

Example sentences with “eristisch”

  1. Seine eristische Art nervt alle. (His argumentative way annoys everyone.)

Frequently asked questions

What is 'Eristik'?

It is the art of winning an argument regardless of the truth, often using sophistry.