logomach

logomach
Someone who argues about the meaning of words.
See Also: logomachy

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  • logomach — log·o·mach …   English syllables

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

  • logomachy — logomachic /law geuh mak ik, log euh /, logomachical, adj. logomachist, logomach, n. /loh gom euh kee/, n., pl. logomachies. 1. a dispute about or concerning words. 2. an argument or debate marked by the reckless or incorrect use of words;… …   Universalium

  • controversialist — noun a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy • Syn: ↑disputant, ↑eristic • Derivationally related forms: ↑eristic (for: ↑eristic), ↑dispute (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • disputant — noun a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy • Syn: ↑controversialist, ↑eristic • Derivationally related forms: ↑eristic (for: ↑eristic), ↑dispute …   Useful english dictionary

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

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