POLEMIC

Polemic

A polemic is a contentious argument that is intended to establish the truth of a specific understanding and the falsity of the contrary position. Polemics are mostly seen in arguments about very controversial topics.

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polemic

Noun

  1. A person who writes in support of one opinion, doctrine, or system, in opposition to another; one skilled in polemics; a controversialist; a disputant.
  2. An argument or controversy.
  3. A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.

Adjective

  1. Having the characteristics of a polemic.


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