Where does “eristic” come from?
eristic (English) comes from French éristique, from Ancient Greek ἐριστικός, from Ancient Greek -τῐκός — verbal adjective suffix; -ic.
eristic (English): Provoking strife, controversy or discord; One who...
Definitions
- Provoking strife, controversy or discord; One who...
Ancestry of “eristic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | French | éristique | eristic |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἐριστικός | eager for strife |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | -τῐκός | verbal adjective suffix; -ic |
Words derived from “eristic”