lo·gom·a·chy (l -g m -k )n. pl. lo·gom·a·chies 1. A dispute about words. 2. A dispute carried on in words only; a battle of words. [Greek logomakhi  , from logomakhein, to fight about words : logo-, logo- + makh, battle.] |
logomachy [lɒˈgɒməkɪ]
n pl -chies
(Linguistics) argument about words or the meaning of words
[from Greek logomakhia, from logos word + makhē battle]
logomachist n
logomachy
1. a dispute about or concerning words.
2. a contention marked by the careless or incorrect use of words; a mean-ingless battle of words. — logomach, logomacher, logomachist, n. — logo- machic, logomachical, adj.
See also: Language
2. a contention marked by the careless or incorrect use of words; a mean-ingless battle of words. — logomach, logomacher, logomachist, n. — logo- machic, logomachical, adj.
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| Noun | 1. | logomachy - argument about words or the meaning of words argumentation, debate, argument - a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on" |
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