# agonistic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /aɡəˈnɪstɪk/

## Definitions
1. Of or relating to contests that were originally participated in by the Ancient Greeks; athletic.
2. Characterised by conflict or hostility.
3. Argumentative; combative.
4. Struggling to achieve an effect; strained and contrived.
5. Pertaining to an agonist.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀγωνιστικός (agōnistikós).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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