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Meaning of argument
A reason or set of reasons given in support of a claim, proposal, or opinion, or a disagreement or dispute, especially one that is prolonged or heated.
Etymology of argument
The word "argument" comes from the Old French "argument", which is derived from the Latin "argumentum", meaning "proof" or "evidence"
The Latin "argumentum" is derived from the verb "arguere", which means "to make clear" or "to prove"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a reason or set of reasons given in support of a claim or opinion
Synonyms
debate
discussion
dispute
controversy
quarrel
row
fracas
altercation
clash
confrontation
difference
disagreement
dissent
opposition
protest
complaint
grievance
objection
exception
criticism
censure
rebuke
reproof
admonition
expostulation
remonstrance
diatribe
harangue
tirade
philippic
polemic
dialectic
dialogue
conversation
negotiation
mediation
arbitration
reconciliation.
Definitions
- A reason or set of reasons given in support of a claim, proposal, or opinion
- A disagreement or dispute, especially one that is prolonged or heated
- A process of giving evidence or reasons to support a claim or opinion
- A statement or set of statements that lead to a conclusion
Usage Examples
- The argument in favor of the new policy is that it will create jobs and stimulate economic growth
- The couple had a heated argument about whose turn it was to do the dishes
- The lawyer presented a strong argument in court, citing precedent and expert testimony
- The philosopher's argument was that morality is based on reason, not emotion
Antonyms
agreement
accord
harmony
concord
consensus
unanimity
assent
acquiescence
compliance
obedience
submission
surrender
capitulation
compromise
conciliation
appeasement
pacification
reconciliation
truce
ceasefire
armistice.