logomachy Meaning, Definition & Usage

Lo*gom"a*chy noun

Etymology

Gr. word + fight, battle, contest: cf. F. logomachie.

Definitions

1. Contention in words merely, or a contention about words; a war of words.

   The discussion concerning the meaning of the word " justification" . . . has largely been a mere logomachy. L. Abbott.

2. A game of word making.