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ag·o·nis·tic
I. \|agə|nistik\ adjective
also ag·o·nis·ti·cal \-tə̇kəl\
Etymology: Late Latin agonisticus of a contest, from Greek agōnistikos fit for combat, contentious, from agōnistēs + -ikos -ic, -ical
1. : of or relating to the athletic contests of ancient Greece
< agonistic inscriptions >
2. : seeking to overcome in discussion or debate : argumentative
< a dialectical and agonistic approach to knowledge >
3. : striving for effect : strained
< agonistic poses >
• ag·o·nis·ti·cal·ly \-tə̇k(ə)lē\ adverb
II. adjective
: of, relating to, or being aggressive or defensive social interaction (as fighting, fleeing, or submitting) between individuals usually of the same species
< agonistic behavior > |