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      po·lem·ic
      /pəˈlemik/
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      noun
      plural noun: polemics
      1. a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
        "his polemic against the cultural relativism of the Sixties"
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        • the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute.
          noun: polemics
          "the history of science has become embroiled in religious polemics"
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      Polemic - Wikipedia

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      A polemic (/pəˈlɛmɪk/) is contentious rhetoric that is intended to support a specific position by forthright claims and undermining of the opposing position. Polemics are mostly seen in arguments about controversial topics. The practice of such argumentation is called polemics.
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      Polemic | Definition of Polemic by Merriam-Webster

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      Polemic definition is - an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another. How to use polemic in a sentence. Did You Know?

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      noun (used with a singular verb). the art or practice of disputation or controversy: a master of polemics.

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      Polemic definition, a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc. See more.

      POLEMIC | meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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      polemic definition: 1. a piece of writing or a speech in which a person strongly attacks or defends a particular…. Learn more.

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      1.1usually polemicsThe practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute. 'the history of science has become embroiled in religious polemics'. More example ...

      Polemic: Definition and Examples | Literary Terms

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      polemic - Wiktionary

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      NounEdit. polemic (plural polemics). A person who writes in support of one opinion, doctrine, or system, in opposition to another; ...

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      Polemic definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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