Agonistically

/ˌæɡoʊˈnɪstɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In an agonistic manner; with a focus on struggle, competition, or conflict; in a way relating to agonist action.

Etymology

The adverbial form of 'agonistic,' created by adding the standard adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective.

Kelly Says

When scholars describe ancient Greek philosophy as proceeding 'agonistically,' they mean it was characterized by public debate and intellectual combat—ideas literally fighting it out in the agora.

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