/
pəˈlɛmɪk/
n.
a strong verbal or written attack.
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(also polemics)
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute.
adj.
(also
polemical)
of or involving strong or controversial debate.
Derivative
- polemically adv.
- polemicist n.
- polemicize
or polemicise v.
Etymology
C17: via med. L. from Gk polemikos, from polemos ‘war’.