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Po·lem·ic

/pəˈlemik/

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- 1. a speech or piece of writing expressing a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion about someone or something: "his polemic against the cultural relativism of the Sixties" Similar diatribeinvectivedenunciationdenouncementranttiradebroadsideattackharangueverbal onslaughtcondemnationbrickbatscriticismadmonishmentadmonitionabusestream of abusestricturetongue-lashingcastigationreprimandrebukereproofreprovalupbraidinginformal:knockingblastslatingrare:philippicargumentationargumentdebatecontentiondisputedisputationdiscussioncontroversyaltercationfactionwranglingformal:contestation
- ▪ the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute: "the history of science has become embroiled in religious polemics"
adjective
- 1. expressing or constituting a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion about someone or something; polemical: "unashamedly polemic writing"
Word Origin mid 17th century: via medieval Latin from Greek polemikos, from polemos ‘war’.
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What does polemic mean?
Precisely in the same circumstances of idle and absurd sequestration stands the term polemic. He had been ill of the gout; and, as it seemed, had only become aware of the polemic the preceding day. Polemic definition: a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.. See examples of POLEMIC used in a sentence.

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What are some examples of Polemos in English?
Other, considerably less common descendants of polemos in English include polemarch ("a chieftain or military commander in ancient Greece"), polemoscope (a kind of binoculars with an oblique mirror), and polemology ("the study of war"). Her book is a fierce polemic against the inequalities in our society.

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What is a polemic in writing?
A polemic is something that stirs up controversy by having a negative opinion, usually aimed at a particular group. A piece of writing can be a polemic, as long as it gets someone's goat. Polemic comes from the Greek polemikos meaning "warlike, belligerent." It's like challenging someone to a duel of ideas.

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Where did the word polemical come from?
The word derives from Ancient Greek πολεμικός (polemikos) 'warlike, hostile', from πόλεμος (polemos) 'war'. Polemics often concern questions in religion or politics. A polemical style of writing was common in Ancient Greece, as in the writings of the historian Polybius. Polemic again became common in medieval and early modern times.

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Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word polemic, which means an aggressive attack or refutation of someone's opinions or principles. See examples of polemic in sentences and related articles.
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Polemic definition: a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.. See examples of POLEMIC used in a sentence.
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A polemic is a piece of writing or a speech in which a person strongly attacks or defends a particular opinion, person, idea, or set of beliefs. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of polemic, and see examples and translations in different languages.
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Polemic (/ p ə ˈ l ɛ m ɪ k /) is contentious rhetoric intended to support a specific position by forthright claims and to undermine the opposing position. The practice of such argumentation is called polemics, which are seen in arguments on controversial topics. A person who writes polemics, or speaks polemically, is called a polemicist.
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A polemic is something that stirs up controversy by having a negative opinion, usually aimed at a particular group. A piece of writing can be a polemic, as long as it gets someone's goat.
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A polemic is a formal way of writing or speaking that strongly criticizes or defends an idea, a belief, etc. Learn more about the meaning of polemic and see translations in different languages.