How Do You Spell POLEMIZE?

Pronunciation: [pˈə͡ʊlma͡ɪz] (IPA)

Polemize is a verb that means to engage in a controversial debate or argument. It is spelled with the combination of two consonant sounds, /p/ and /l/, followed by the vowel sound /ɛ/. The ending of the word, -ize, comes from the Greek suffix -izein, which means 'to make'. This spelling follows the conventions of English words borrowed from Greek, which often use the -ize ending. Polemize is an academic vocabulary word commonly used in philosophy, rhetoric, and political discourse.

POLEMIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Polemize is a verb that refers to engaging in or initiating a debate or argument, particularly one that is critical or controversial. It is derived from the noun "polemic," which denotes a strongly worded and contentious text or speech intended to challenge or refute an opinion, belief, or idea.

   When a person polemizes, they actively express and defend their own viewpoint while simultaneously criticizing and challenging opposing perspectives. This often involves presenting reasoned arguments, logical deductions, and persuasive rhetoric to support one's case. Polemizing can occur in various contexts, such as academic discussions, political debates, literary reviews, or even everyday conversations.

   Those who polemicize are typically skilled in presenting their arguments forcefully, using powerful and convincing language to provoke thought and elicit reactions from their audience. However, polemizing can sometimes be perceived as confrontational or aggressive, as it often involves direct confrontations and heated exchanges between parties with opposing viewpoints.

   The act of polemizing plays a crucial role in intellectual discourse, as it encourages the exploration of diverse viewpoints and stimulates critical thinking. It allows individuals to challenge established ideas, stimulate innovative thinking, and defend their beliefs, often leading to the resolution of conflicts or the emergence of new perspectives.

Common Misspellings for POLEMIZE

• oolemize
• lolemize
• -olemize
• 0olemize
• pilemize
• pklemize
• pllemize
• pplemize
• p0lemize
• p9lemize
• pokemize
• popemize
• pooemize
• polekize
• polejize
• pole-ize
• poleeize
• poleiize
• poleoize
• polelize

Etymology of POLEMIZE

The word "polemize" is derived from the Greek noun "polemos", meaning "war" or "battle". It entered the English language through the Latin verb "polemicus", which means "to engage in warfare or conflicts". Over time, the verb form "polemicize" was formed, referring to the act of engaging in polemics or controversial debates. Eventually, the spelling of the verb changed to "polemize", which is the form commonly used today.

Similar spelling words for POLEMIZE

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

Conjugate verb Polemize

CONDITIONAL

I would polemize

you would polemize

he/she/it would polemize

we would polemize

they would polemize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be polemizing

you would be polemizing

he/she/it would be polemizing

we would be polemizing

they would be polemizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have polemize

you would have polemize

he/she/it would have polemize

we would have polemize

they would have polemize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been polemizing

you would have been polemizing

he/she/it would have been polemizing

we would have been polemizing

they would have been polemizing

FUTURE

I will polemize

you will polemize

he/she/it will polemize

we will polemize

they will polemize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be polemizing

you will be polemizing

he/she/it will be polemizing

we will be polemizing

they will be polemizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have polemized

you will have polemized

he/she/it will have polemized

we will have polemized

they will have polemized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been polemizing

you will have been polemizing

he/she/it will have been polemizing

we will have been polemizing

they will have been polemizing

IMPERATIVE

you polemize

we let´s polemize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to polemize

PAST

I polemized

you polemized

he/she/it polemized

we polemized

they polemized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was polemizing

you were polemizing

he/she/it was polemizing

we were polemizing

they were polemizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

polemized

PAST PERFECT

I had polemized

you had polemized

he/she/it had polemized

we had polemized

they had polemized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been polemizing

you had been polemizing

he/she/it had been polemizing

we had been polemizing

they had been polemizing

PRESENT

I polemize

you polemize

he/she/it polemizes

we polemize

they polemize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am polemizing

you are polemizing

he/she/it is polemizing

we are polemizing

they are polemizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

polemizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have polemized

you have polemized

he/she/it has polemized

we have polemized

they have polemized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been polemizing

you have been polemizing

he/she/it has been polemizing

we have been polemizing

they have been polemizing