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- Dictionarypolemic/pəˈlɛmɪk/
noun
- 1. a speech or piece of writing expressing a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion about someone or something: "his polemic against the cultural relativism of the Sixties" Similar
adjective
- 1. expressing or constituting a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion about someone or something; polemical: "unashamedly polemic writing"
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Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word polemic, which means an aggressive attack or refutation of someone's opinions or principles. See examples of polemic in sentences and related articles.
A polemic is a piece of writing or a speech in which a person strongly attacks or defends a particular opinion, person, idea, or set of beliefs. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of polemic, and see examples and translations in different languages.
A polemic is a piece of writing or a speech in which a person strongly attacks or defends a particular opinion, person, idea, or set of beliefs. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of polemic, and see examples and translations in different languages.
Polemic definition: a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.. See examples of POLEMIC used in a sentence.
A polemic is a strong attack or defence of a belief or opinion, or the skill of arguing in this way. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins English Dictionary.
A polemic is something that stirs up controversy by having a negative opinion, usually aimed at a particular group. A piece of writing can be a polemic, as long as it gets someone's goat.
A polemic is a formal way of writing or speaking that strongly criticizes or defends an idea, a belief, etc. Learn more about the meaning of polemic and see translations in different languages.
