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eristic
noun
One who makes specious arguments; one who is is disputatious.
A type of dialogue or argument where the participants do not have any reasonable goal. The aim is to argue for the sake of conflict, and often to see who can yell the loudest.
adjective
Of something or someone provoking strife, controversy or discord.
Etymology:
From the ancient Greek word meaning
wrangle
or
strife
. See also Eris.
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