Argumentative and Eristic

Argumentative

Argumentative adjective - Given to or characterized by argument.
Usage example: argumentative to the point of being cantankerous

Eristic and argumentative are semantically related in conflict topic. In some cases you can use "Eristic" instead an adjective "Argumentative".

Nearby Words: argument, argumentation

Eristic

Eristic adjective - Given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments.
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Argumentative and eristic are semantically related in conflict topic. You can use "Argumentative" instead an adjective "Eristic".
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