logomachy noun. [lǝ'gɒmǝki] M16.
[Greek logomakhia, from logos word (see LOGOS) + -MACHY.]
Contention about words; controversy turning on merely verbal points; an instance of this.

■ logomachist noun a person given to logomachy, a person who disputes about verbal subtleties E19.

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