Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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reformist | Yes | Yes | No | No |
eristic | Yes | Yes | No | No |
reformist (noun) | eristic (noun) |
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a disputant who advocates reform | the art of logical disputation (especially if specious) |
a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy |
reformist (adjective) | eristic (adjective) |
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favoring or promoting reform (often by government action) | given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments |