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polemic vs disceptation

disceptation vs polemic

polemic and disceptation both are nouns.

polemic is an adjective but disceptation is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
polemic Yes Yes No No
disceptation Yes No No No
As nouns, disceptation is a hypernym of polemic; that is, disceptation is a word with a broader meaning than polemic:
  • polemic: a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
  • disceptation: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Other hypernyms of polemic include arguing, argument, contention, contestation, controversy, disputation, tilt.
polemic (noun) disceptation (noun)
a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma) a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology)
polemic (adjective) disceptation (adjective)
of or involving dispute or controversy
Difference between polemic and disceptation

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