polemic vs argument

argument vs polemic

polemic and argument both are nouns.

polemic is an adjective but argument is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
polemic	Yes	Yes	No	No
argument	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, argument is a hypernym of polemic; that is, argument is a word with a broader meaning than polemic:

polemic: a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
argument: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

Other hypernyms of polemic include arguing, contention, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation, tilt.

polemic (noun)	argument (noun)
a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)	a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology)	a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
	a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
	a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
	a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
	a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
	(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

polemic (adjective)	argument (adjective)
of or involving dispute or controversy

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