请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 polemy
释义

Definition of polemy in English:

polemy

noun ˈpɒləmi
rare
  • Controversy, opinionated argument; polemics; an instance of this, a dispute. In early use also: †warfare (obsolete).

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Dering (1598–1644), antiquary and religious controversialist. From ancient Greek πόλεμος war + -y; compare ancient Greek (τὰ) πολέμια matters of war (Herodotus, Thucydides), use as noun of neuter plural of πολέμιος of or belonging to war, hostile (from πόλεμος war + -ιος, suffix forming adjectives).

 
 

Definition of polemy in US English:

polemy

nounˈpɒləmi
rare
  • Controversy, opinionated argument; polemics; an instance of this, a dispute. In early use also: †warfare (obsolete).

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Dering (1598–1644), antiquary and religious controversialist. From ancient Greek πόλεμος war + -y; compare ancient Greek (τὰ) πολέμια matters of war (Herodotus, Thucydides), use as noun of neuter plural of πολέμιος of or belonging to war, hostile (from πόλεμος war + -ιος, suffix forming adjectives).

 
 
随便看

 

英语词典包含464360条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/23 20:41:53