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'''Last wordism''' is a tactic used in a [[debate]] or discussion, resorted to in the belief that victory can be obtained  by having the "last word." A statement can be identified as last wordism if it adds no new substance to an argument; it is intended to achieve its effect through recency<ref>"Recency" is the state of being "recent", as in "most recent."</ref> rather than through relevance.

'''Last wordism''' is a tactic used in a informal [[debate]] or discussion, resorted to in the belief that victory can be achieved by having the "last word." A statement can be identified as last wordism if it adds no new information or substance to an argument. It is intended to achieve its effect through recency<ref>"Recency" is the state of being "recent", as in "most recent."</ref> rather than through relevance.

When '''last wordism''' is correctly identified, it often betrays the weaknesses of  "less intellectually robust presentations."<ref>http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/pages/resources/books/reviews/CaseforChrist.pdf</ref>

When '''last wordism''' is correctly identified, it often betrays the weaknesses of  "less intellectually robust presentations."<ref>http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/pages/resources/books/reviews/CaseforChrist.pdf</ref>

At best, last wordism is childish.  At worst, it reflects a lack of restraint or [[bullying]], a characteristic of wrongdoing or [[sin]].

At best, last wordism is a childish tactic.  At worst, it reflects a lack of personal responsibility or [[bullying]]. Which is a characteristic of wrongdoing or [[sin]]fulness.

== References ==

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