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adjective noun

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

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Word length
7
Starts with
E
Ends with
C
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

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

noun

  1. the art of logical disputation (especially if specious)

noun

  1. a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy

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