Synonyms for eristic
- noun
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
One who makes specious arguments; one who is disputatious.
- adj. 1
Provoking strife, controversy or discord.
Forms
- Plural
- eristics → controversialists, disputants…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| eristic | steady | |
| controversialist | falling | |
| disputant | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- disputant
- 13 letters
- argumentative5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (argumentative5 = 5 syllables).