adj.
- Striving to overcome in argument; combative.
- Struggling to achieve effect; strained and contrived.
- Of or relating to contests, originally those of the ancient Greeks.
agonistic
Dictionary:
ag·o·nis·tic (ăg'ə-nĭs'tĭk) 
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also ag·o·nis·ti·cal (-tĭ-kəl)
adj.
adj.
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The adjective has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
striving to overcome in argument
Synonyms: agonistical, combative
Meaning #2:
struggling for effect
Synonym: strained
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