EpicentRx Word of the Week (WOW): Eristic

Jul 1, 2024

“There’s no controversy about the definition of eristic.”

Eristic

Definition (adjective): pertaining to controversy, argument, or debate. “Many harsh film critics bring an eristic perspective to their reviews; “Debaters and lawyers have an eristic mindset”; “Pundits on news shows are often eristic.”

Pronunciation: uh-RISS-tick

About the Word:
From the ancient Greek goddess, Eris, of chaos and strife.