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polemics

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po·lem·ics  (p-lmks)
n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)
1. The art or practice of argumentation or controversy.
2. The practice of theological controversy to refute errors of doctrine.
polemics
Noun
the art of dispute
polemics
the art of dispute or argument. — polemic, n., adj. — polemically, n., adv.
See also: Argumentation
the study of the history of ecclesiastical disputes.
See also: Religion
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Noun1.polemics - the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors
Christian theology - the teachings of Christian churches
polemics
noun dispute, debate, argument, discussion, controversy, contention, wrangling, disputation, argumentation
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So long as the assault on his faith was distant and feeble, Middleton, who was no great proficient in polemics, submitted to its effects with the patience and humility of a martyr; but the moment the good father, who felt such concern in his future happiness, was tempted to improve his vantage ground by calling in the aid of some of the peculiar subtilties of his own creed, the young man was too good a soldier not to make head against the hot attack.
The Prairie by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
A dish of polemics stood peacefully upon the dresser.
Poems by Poe, Edgar Allan View in context
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