Definition of POLEMIC

polemic

Meanings

Plural: polemics

Noun

  • a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology)
  • a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
  • A person who writes in support of one opinion, doctrine, or system, in opposition to another; one skilled in polemics; a controversialist; a disputant.
  • An argument or controversy.
  • A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.

Adjective Satellite

  • of or involving dispute or controversy

Adj

  • Having the characteristics of a polemic.

Origin / Etymology

From French polémique, from Ancient Greek πολεμικός (polemikós, “of war”), from πόλεμος (pólemos, “war”).

Scrabble Score: 13

polemic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
polemic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
polemic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

polemic is a valid Words With Friends word