polemical — involving 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
an aggressively controversial situation causing heated argument and division
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🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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.”
“The book's polemical approach to environmental issues sparked nationwide discussions.”
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