disputative Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
disputatious; combative; contentious; litigious.
- a style described as abrasive and contentious
- a disputatious lawyer
- a litigious and acrimonious spirit
WordNet
Dis*put"a*tive adjective
Etymology
L.Definitions
Disposed to dispute; inclined to cavil or to reason in opposition; I. Watts.as, a .disputative temper
