combative vs disputative

combative and disputative both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
combative	No	Yes	No	No
disputative	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, combative and disputative are synonyms defined as:

combative and disputative: inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

Other synonyms of combative include contentious, disputatious, litigious.

combative (adjective)	disputative (adjective)
having or showing a ready disposition to fight	inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
striving to overcome in argument