Associations to the word «Polemic»

Wiktionary

POLEMIC, noun. A person who writes in support of one opinion, doctrine, or system, in opposition to another; one skilled in polemics; a controversialist; a disputant.
POLEMIC, noun. An argument or controversy.
POLEMIC, noun. ​A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
POLEMIC, adjective. Having the characteristics of a polemic.

Dictionary definition

POLEMIC, noun. A writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology).
POLEMIC, noun. A controversy (especially over a belief or dogma).
POLEMIC, adjective. Of or involving dispute or controversy.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley