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polemicalinvolving or causing heated argument or controversy; aggressively controversial

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: involving or causing heated argument or controversy; aggressively controversial

Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈlemɪkəl/

Korean meaning: 논쟁적인, 격렬한 논란을 일으키는

Korean pronunciation: 포**레**미컬

Example Sentences

  • The professor's polemical lecture about pineapple pizza divided the entire class into warring factions.
  • Her polemical response to the criticism was so intense that even the critics applauded her passion.
  • The politician's polemical speech about cats versus dogs nearly caused a riot at the pet convention.

polemical

ADJECTIVE

//pəˈlemɪkəl//

involving or causing heated argument or controversy; aggressively controversial

polemical concept
💡 Concept

an aggressively controversial situation causing heated argument and division

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/pəˈlemɪkəl/
🇬🇧 UK/pəˈlemɪkəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootpolem
Suffix--ical

Origin

From Greek 'polemos' meaning war or battle. The word evolved to describe verbal warfare - fierce arguments and controversial debates fought with words instead of weapons.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The professor's polemical lecture about pineapple pizza divided the entire class into warring factions.

Her polemical response to the criticism was so intense that even the critics applauded her passion.

😄 Fun example

The politician's polemical speech about cats versus dogs nearly caused a riot at the pet convention.

The book's polemical approach to environmental issues sparked nationwide discussions.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

controversialcontentiousargumentativedisputatiouscombative

Antonyms

diplomaticconciliatorypeaceful

Related

polemicdebatecontroversydispute