Found 2 items, similar to eristic.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: eristic eristic adj : given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments [syn: eristical] eristic n 1: a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy [syn: disputant, controversialist] 2: the art of logical disputation (especially if specious)
English → English (gcide) Definition: Eristic 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]