Combative
/ˈkɑːm.bə.tɪv/noun
Inclined to fight or argue aggressively.
Did you know?The word comes through French from Latin roots tied to fighting and striking, so its energy is literally martial, not metaphorical.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
combattere
“to fight together; to strike against”
Old French
Old French
combatre
“to fight, contend”
Middle English
English
combative
“disposed to fight or argue”
Modern English
English
combative
“inclined to fight or argue aggressively”