English Explanatory Dictionary

logomachy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Dispute over the meaning of words
  2. A conflict waged only as a battle of words

Pronunciation

/ləʊˈɡɒ.mə.kɪ/ /loʊˈɡɑ.mə.ki/ en-us-logomachy.ogg

Word forms

logomachy logomachies

Etymology

From Latin logomachia, from Ancient Greek λογομαχία (logomakhía).

Synonyms

war of words

Derived words

logomacher logomachic logomachical logomachist logomachize
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