'Eristic' definitions:
Definition of 'eristic'
From: WordNet
adjective
Given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments [syn: eristic, eristical]
noun
A person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy [syn: disputant, controversialist, eristic]
noun
The art of logical disputation (especially if specious)
Definition of 'Eristic'
From: GCIDE
- Eristic \E*ris"tic\, Eristical \E*ris"tic*al\, a. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to strive, wrangle, ? strife.] Controversial. [Archaic] [1913 Webster]
- A specimen of admirable special pleading in the court of eristic logic. --Coleridge. [1913 Webster]