agonistic

形容词 adj.
中文释义
英 /aɡəˈnɪstɪk/   

英文释义

形容词 adj.
  1. Of or relating to contests that were originally participated in by the Ancient Greeks; athletic.
    — These words, with what follow, are for the most part agonistic, referring to the customes of the Grecian exercices, in their games. The words [translated] apprehended, signifie to catch, or apprehend the Crown, that hung over the Goal: so also [the word translated] perfect, is an Agonistic word that signifies the being crowned, or receiving the reward:
  2. Characterised by conflict or hostility.
    — Although most agonistic interactions consist of signals of threat and submission, symbolic aggression is effective only because the possibility of escalation exists […]
  3. Argumentative; combative. rhetoric
    — Sharply Frank said, “A place like this is a crimp in your plan, isn’t it?” Boone’s gaze returned to him. The surrounding crowd slipped away, sensing the agonistic nature of the exchange.
  4. Struggling to achieve an effect; strained and contrived.
  5. Pertaining to an agonist.

词形变化

more agonistic comparative most agonistic superlative

词汇关系

衍生词
agonistically agonistic buffer agonistic monoclonal antibody agonistic muscle agonistic pluralism agonistic threat display nonagonistic superagonistic
相关词
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词源

Etymology tree
Ancient Greek ἀγωνιστικός (agōnistikós)bor.
English agonistic
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀγωνιστικός (agōnistikós).
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