As a scholar, he [Dr. Parr] was brilliant, but he consumed his power in agonistic displays. --De Quincey. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
agonistical — adjective a) Striving to overcome in argument; combative. b) Struggling to achieve effect; strained and contrived … Wiktionary
agonistical — adj. argumentative; strenuous … English contemporary dictionary
agonistical — ag·o·nis·ti·cal … English syllables
agonistical — adjective striving to overcome in argument a dialectical and agonistic approach • Syn: ↑agonistic, ↑combative • Similar to: ↑competitive, ↑competitory • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Agonistic — Ag o*nis tic, Agonistical Ag o*nis tic*al, a. [Gr. ?. See {Agonism}.] Pertaining to violent contests, bodily or mental; pertaining to athletic or polemic feats; athletic; combative; hence, strained; unnatural. [1913 Webster] As a scholar, he [Dr … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
agonistic — agonistically, adv. /ag euh nis tik/, adj. 1. combative; striving to overcome in argument. 2. straining for effect: agonistic humor. 3. of or pertaining to ancient Greek athletic contests. 4. Ethology. pertaining to the range of activities… … Universalium
agonistics — noun The range of activities associated with aggressive encounters between members of the same species, including threat, attack, appeasement, or retreat. See Also: agonist, agonistic … Wiktionary
agonistic — /ægəˈnɪstɪk/ (say aguh nistik) adjective 1. combative; striving to overcome in argument. 2. aiming at effect; strained. 3. relating to contests. Also, agonistical. {Greek agōnistikos fit for contest} –agonistically, adverb –agonistics, noun …
agonistic — [ag΄ə nis′tik] adj. [Gr agōnistikos, fit for contest < agōn, AGON] 1. of ancient Greek athletic contests 2. combative 3. strained for effect: Also agonistical agonistically adv … English World dictionary
competitory — adjective involving competition or competitiveness competitive games to improve one s competitive position • Syn: ↑competitive • Ant: ↑noncompetitive (for: ↑competitive) … Useful english dictionary
