eristic vs ramble

eristic

noun
  • A type of dialogue or argument where the participants do not have any reasonable goal. The aim is to argue for the sake of conflict, and often to see who can yell the loudest. 

  • One who makes specious arguments; one who is disputatious. 

adj
  • Provoking strife, controversy or discord. 

ramble

noun
  • A rambling; an instance of someone talking at length without direction. 

  • A leisurely stroll; a recreational walk in the countryside. 

  • A bed of shale over the seam of coal. 

  • A section of woodland suitable for leisurely walking. 

verb
  • To lead the life of a vagabond or itinerant; to move about with no fixed place of address. 

  • To talk or write incessantly, unclearly, or incoherently, with many digressions. 

  • To follow a winding path or course. 

  • To move about aimlessly, or on a winding course 

  • To walk for pleasure; to amble or saunter. 

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