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May 7, 2010

eristic

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eristic\e-RIS-tik\ , adjective;
1. Pertaining to controversy or disputation; controversial.
2. Of argument for the sole purpose of winning, regardless of the reason.
noun:
1. Argument for the sole purpose of winning, regardless of the reason.
2. The art of disputation.


I can't recall ever seeing this word before, but I've certainly seen the definition in countless msg. boards and forums.

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