eristic vs quarreler
quarreler vs eristiceristic and quarreler both are nouns.
eristic is an adjective but quarreler is not an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eristic | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| quarreler | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
quarreler is a hyponym of
eristic; that is, quarreler is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
eristic:
- eristic: a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
- quarreler: a disputant who quarrels
Other hyponyms of eristic include
contester, accuser, arguer, debater, denier, hairsplitter, logomach, logomachist, obstructer, obstructionist, obstructor, resister, thwarter, quarreller, crusader, meliorist, reformer, reformist, social reformer.
| eristic (noun) | quarreler (noun) |
|---|---|
| the art of logical disputation (especially if specious) | a disputant who quarrels |
| a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy |
| eristic (adjective) | quarreler (adjective) |
|---|---|
| given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments |
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