Captious

adjective

/ˈkæpʃəs/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.adjectiveThat captures; especially, (of an argument, words etc.) designed to capture or entrap in misleading arguments; sophistical.

2.adjectiveHaving a disposition to find fault unreasonably or to raise petty objections; cavilling, nitpicky.

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