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agonistic definition

ago·nis·tic (ag′ə nis′tik)

adjective

  1. of ancient Greek athletic contests
  2. combative
  3. strained for effect

Etymology: Gr agōnistikos, fit for contest < agōn, agon

Also agonistical ag′o·nis′·ti·cal

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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