logomachy

  • 111-machy — aff. a combining form meaning “fighting”: logomachy[/ex] • Etymology: < Gk machia=mách(ē) battle + ia y III …

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  • 112-machy — a word element meaning combat , as in logomachy. {Greek combining form machia, from machos fighting} …

  • 113logomach — noun someone given to disputes over words • Syn: ↑logomachist • Derivationally related forms: ↑logomachy (for: ↑logomachist) • Hypernyms: ↑disputant, ↑c …

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  • 114logomachist — noun someone given to disputes over words • Syn: ↑logomach • Derivationally related forms: ↑logomachy • Hypernyms: ↑disputant, ↑controversialist, ↑eristic …

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  • 115polemics — n.pl. the art or practice of controversial discussion. * * * noun the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors • Hypernyms: ↑Christian theology * * * n debate, dispute, argument, controversy, contention, argumentation… …

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  • 116log|o|mach|ic — «LG uh MAK ihk, LOG », adjective. of or given to logomachy …

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  • 117MESOPOTAMIA — The original article in the first edition of the Encyclopaedia Judaica traced Mesopotamian history to its earliest beginnings and provided a detailed survey of Mesopotamian literature and institutions. With the availability of such tools as J.… …

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