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Erie Canal
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eristic

e·ris·tic [ i rístik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
argumentative: fond of or characterized by argument or controversy



noun  (plural e·ris·tics)
Definition:
 
1. art of disputing: the skill or practice of debating, especially in a manner involving subtle logic and specious argument

2. debater: somebody who is an expert or delights in argument or controversy

[Mid-17th century. < Greek eristikos< eris "strife"]

e·ris·ti·cal·ly adverb
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