eristical

/ɛˈrɪstɪkəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characterized by argument or debate, especially for the sake of winning rather than finding truth.
    • She avoided eristical conversations because they felt like a waste of time.
    • His eristical style made him unpopular in group discussions because he cared more about winning than understanding.
    • The debate turned eristical when both sides started using tricks instead of facts.
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