ERISTICS Synonyms

• a point asserted as part of an argument

• a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

• the act of competing as for profit or a prize

• a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

• the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

• argue with one another

• think about carefully; weigh

• discuss the pros and cons of an issue

• have an argument about something

• of or relating to or employing dialectic

• any formal system of reasoning that arrives at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments

• a contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction

• the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

• a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

• a disagreement or argument about something important

• coming into conflict with

• take exception to

• have a disagreement over something

• a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy

• a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy

• given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments