How Do You Spell POLEMICISE?

Pronunciation: [pɒlˈɛmɪsˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "polemicise" is spelled with the letter "c" instead of the more common "s" for the suffix "-ise" because it is derived from the noun "polemic" rather than the verb "polemize". The pronunciation of "polemicise" is /pəˈlemɪsaɪz/. The stress is on the second syllable and the "s" sound in the suffix "-ise" is pronounced as a /z/ sound. This word means to engage in or write a polemic, which is a strong verbal or written attack on someone's beliefs or ideas.

POLEMICISE Meaning and Definition

1. Polemicise is a verb that refers to the act of engaging in or initiating a polemic, which is a vigorous or contentious argument or debate about a controversial topic. When someone polemicises, they aim to present or defend a particular viewpoint forcefully, often with the intent of convincing others or challenging opposing opinions.

   The word "polemicise" is derived from the noun "polemic," which emerged in the late 16th century from the Latin word "polemicus," meaning "warlike." It implies a combative or disputatious attitude towards the subject matter at hand.

   Polemicising typically involves the use of rhetoric, logical reasoning, and persuasive tactics to sway opinions, influence public opinion, or expose perceived flaws in opposing arguments. It may involve attacking or critiquing prevailing beliefs or practices, engaging in intellectual confrontations, or advocating for a particular cause or ideology.

   It is important to note that while polemicising can serve as a platform for critical thinking and ideological discourse, it can also lead to hostility, polarization, and the dismissal of alternative viewpoints. Furthermore, polemicising may not always aim to achieve consensus or mutual understanding but instead may prioritize the articulation and defense of one's own beliefs or positions.

Common Misspellings for POLEMICISE

• oolemicise
• lolemicise
• -olemicise
• 0olemicise
• pilemicise
• pklemicise
• pllemicise
• pplemicise
• p0lemicise
• p9lemicise
• pokemicise
• popemicise
• pooemicise
• polwmicise
• polekicise
• polejicise
• poleicise
• pole-icise
• poleeicise
• poleoicise

Etymology of POLEMICISE

The word "polemicise" does not have its own entry in most etymology dictionaries, as it is a derivative of the more commonly used word "polemic". However, the etymology of "polemic" provides insights into the origins of "polemicise". "polemic" originated from the Latin term "polemicus", which is derived from the Greek word "polemikos". "Polemikos" stems from the Greek noun "polemos", meaning "war". In ancient Greece, "polemikos" referred to something related to war or combat and was later adopted by the Romans as "polemicus".

Over time, "polemic" came to refer to a strong verbal or written attack, especially in the context of religious or political disputes. It signifies an argumentative or controversial stance taken by someone who seeks to engage in a debate or criticize a particular point of view.

Similar spelling words for POLEMICISE

• polemical,
• polemize,
• polhemus,
• Polemist,
• Polemics,
• polemicize,
• polemically,
• Polemicist,
• polemic,
• polemise.

Conjugate verb Polemicise

CONDITIONAL

I would polemicise

you would polemicise

he/she/it would polemicise

we would polemicise

they would polemicise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be polemicising

you would be polemicising

he/she/it would be polemicising

we would be polemicising

they would be polemicising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have polemicise

you would have polemicise

he/she/it would have polemicise

we would have polemicise

they would have polemicise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been polemicising

you would have been polemicising

he/she/it would have been polemicising

we would have been polemicising

they would have been polemicising

FUTURE

I will polemicise

you will polemicise

he/she/it will polemicise

we will polemicise

they will polemicise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be polemicising

you will be polemicising

he/she/it will be polemicising

we will be polemicising

they will be polemicising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have polemicised

you will have polemicised

he/she/it will have polemicised

we will have polemicised

they will have polemicised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been polemicising

you will have been polemicising

he/she/it will have been polemicising

we will have been polemicising

they will have been polemicising

IMPERATIVE

you polemicise

we let´s polemicise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to polemicise

PAST

I polemicised

you polemicised

he/she/it polemicised

we polemicised

they polemicised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was polemicising

you were polemicising

he/she/it was polemicising

we were polemicising

they were polemicising

PAST PARTICIPLE

polemicised

PAST PERFECT

I had polemicised

you had polemicised

he/she/it had polemicised

we had polemicised

they had polemicised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been polemicising

you had been polemicising

he/she/it had been polemicising

we had been polemicising

they had been polemicising

PRESENT

I polemicise

you polemicise

he/she/it polemicises

we polemicise

they polemicise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am polemicising

you are polemicising

he/she/it is polemicising

we are polemicising

they are polemicising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

polemicising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have polemicised

you have polemicised

he/she/it has polemicised

we have polemicised

they have polemicised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been polemicising

you have been polemicising

he/she/it has been polemicising

we have been polemicising

they have been polemicising