agonistic definition - Dictionary

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ag·o·nis·tic [ àggə nístik ] or ag·o·nis·ti·cal [ àggə nístik'l ]

adjective

Definition:

1. trying for effect: striving to achieve an effect but appearing contrived or exaggerated ( literary )

2. argumentative: tending to argue and eager to win an argument ( literary )

3. of Greek contests: relating to the ancient Greek sports, musical, or theatrical contests

4. zoology aggressive: characteristic of aggressive interaction between individuals, usually of the same species

[Mid-17th century. Via late Latin< Greek agōnistikos< agōnistēs (see agonist)]

ag·o·nis·ti·cal·ly adverb