eristisch
eristic (argumentative)
English translations
- 01
erotic
- 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
Related words
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own, characteristic
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Liver-specific
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Species-specific
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feature
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Datasheet
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- typisch
typical
Example sentences with “eristisch”
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.