adj. of, or relating to argument or controversy; polemic or contentious
adj. aggressive in verbal attack; disputatious.
n. A diatribe or polemic
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Polemic; controversial; disputatious.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Of or pertaining to polemics or controversy; controversial; polemic: as, polemical logic.
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adj. of or involving dispute or controversy
Word Usage
"Lambeth council, which is consulting the public on the idea until September 10, admits the debate is "polemical" - with local residents and businesses in favour of a ban but cyclists opposed."