pilpul

/ˈpɪlpʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of intellectual argumentation, often in the form of a dialectical debate, used in traditional Jewish Talmudic study

“Rabbi Goldberg was known for his pilpul in the synagogue, always challenging the interpretation of the rabbis.”

Synonyms

  • dialectic
  • scholasticism

Antonyms

  • clarity
  • simplicity