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logomachy

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lo·gom·a·chy  (l-gm-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.
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Noun1.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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Their logomachy was far more stimulating to his intellect than the reserved and quiet dogmatism of Mr.
Saxon, on the contrary, delighted in the logomachy, though little enough she understood of it, following mainly by feeling, and once in a while catching a high light.
After a time this "progressive" logomachy had reached a crisis of tedium; Lord Galloway got up also and sought the drawing-room.
 
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