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Definition of Polemic

1. Adjective. Of or involving dispute or controversy.

2. Noun. A writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology).

3. Noun. A controversy (especially over a belief or dogma).

Definition of Polemic

1. a. Of or pertaining to controversy; maintaining, or involving, controversy; controversial; disputative; as, a polemic discourse or essay; polemic theology.

2. n. One who writes in support of one opinion, doctrine, or system, in opposition to another; one skilled in polemics; a controversialist; a disputant.

Definition of Polemic

1. Noun. A person who writes in support of one opinion, doctrine, or system, in opposition to another; one skilled in polemics; a controversialist; a disputant. ¹

2. Noun. An argument or controversy. ¹

3. Noun. A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something. ¹

4. Adjective. Having the characteristics of a polemic. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Polemic

1. a controversial argument [n -S]

Medical Definition of Polemic

1. 1. Of or pertaining to controversy; maintaining, or involving, controversy; controversial; disputative; as, a polemic discourse or essay; polemic theology. 2. Engaged in, or addicted to, polemics, or to controversy; disputations; as, a polemic writer. Origin: Gr. Warlike, fr. War: cf. F. Polemique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polemic

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