Definition of Logomachy
dispute over the meaning of words
Examples of Logomachy in a sentence
Not being able to decide on the correct definition for the word ‘inevitable’, the two engaged in a classic logomachy. 🔊
The two case workers were deadlocked in logomachy, neither budging on their definition of ‘minimum level of care’. 🔊
What started as a discussion of theory grew into logomachy as the two psychologists feuded over medical terms. 🔊
With the logomachy behind them, the sisters agreed to disagree about the correct way to use the term ‘conspicuous’. 🔊
The professor assured the student that the word meant ‘questionable’, but they continued in a logomachy over the correct use of the term. 🔊
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