agonistic
|ag-o-nis-tic|
/ˌæɡəˈnɪstɪk/
competitive struggle
Etymology
'agonistic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agonistikos,' where 'agon' meant 'contest' or 'struggle.'
'agonistikos' transformed into the Latin word 'agonisticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agonistic.'
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a contest or struggle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to conflict or competition.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by conflict or competition.
The agonistic nature of the debate was evident.
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Adjective 2
pertaining to agonism in pharmacology, where a substance binds to a receptor and activates it.
The drug has an agonistic effect on the receptor.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 11:36