polemics

po·lem·ics

 (pə-lĕm′ĭks)

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.

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polemics

(pəˈlɛmɪks)

n

(functioning as singular) the art or practice of dispute or argument, as in attacking or defending a doctrine or belief

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po•lem•ics

(pəˈlɛm ɪks, poʊ-)

n. (used with a sing. v.)

1. the art or practice of disputation or controversy.

2. the branch of theology dealing with ecclesiastical disputation and controversy.

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polemics

the art of dispute or argument. — polemic, n., adj. — polemically, n., adv.

See also: Argumentation

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the study of the history of ecclesiastical disputes.

See also: Religion

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

polemics - the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors Christian theology - the teachings of Christian churches

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polemics

noun dispute, debate, argument, discussion, controversy, contention, wrangling, turf war (informal), disputation, argumentation She does not want to involve herself in political polemics.

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Translations

polémica

polemics

[pɒˈlemɪks] NSING → polémica f

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polemics

n sing → Polemik f

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