philopolemical en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /-mə-/ (General-American)
- /ˌfɪləʊpəˈlɛmɪkl̩/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌfɪloʊpəˈlɛmɪk(ə)l/ (General-American)
Etymology
From philo- + polemical, modelled after Ancient Greek φιλοπόλεμος (philopólemos); see further at philopolemic. By surface analysis, philo- + polem- + -ic + -al.
Meanings
- Synonym of philopolemic.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most philopolemical | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more philopolemical | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |