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Agonistic Definition & Meaning

agonistic
adjective
  1. of or relating to the athletic contests held in ancient Greece
  2. striving to overcome in argument; "a dialectical and agonistic approach"
  3. struggling for effect; "agonistic poses"

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Frequently asked questions

What does agonistic mean?
of or relating to the athletic contests held in ancient Greece striving to overcome in argument; "a dialectical and agonistic approach" struggling for effect; "agonistic poses"
What part of speech is agonistic?
Agonistic is an adjective.
How many definitions does agonistic have?
Agonistic has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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