agonistic
Pronunciation: /aɡəˈnɪstɪk/
The English word “agonistic” has 5 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Of or relating to contests that were originally participated in by the Ancient Greeks; athletic.
- Characterised by conflict or hostility.
- Argumentative; combative.
- Struggling to achieve an effect; strained and contrived.
- Pertaining to an agonist.
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀγωνιστικός (agōnistikós).
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