Po*lem"ic (?), a. [Gr. &?; warlike, fr.&?; war: cf. F. polémique.] 1. Of or pertaining to controversy; maintaining, or involving, controversy; controversial; disputative; as, a polemic discourse or essay; polemic theology.

2. Engaged in, or addicted to, polemics, or to controversy; disputations; as, a polemic writer. South.

Po*lem"ic, n. 1. One who writes in support of one opinion, doctrine, or system, in opposition to another; one skilled in polemics; a controversialist; a disputant.

The sarcasms and invectives of the young polemic.

2. A polemic argument or controversy.

• An aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another