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| 1. | [ noun ] a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true | |
| Synonyms: | statement | |
| Examples: | "it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true" |
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| Related terms: | evidence case proof con last_word specious_argument pro adducing clincher counterargument submit | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | |
| Synonyms: | controversy contention tilt arguing disceptation disputation contestation | |
| Examples: | "they were involved in a violent argument" |
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| Related terms: | dispute fight argle-bargle sparring firestorm polemic argue contest | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal | |
| Synonyms: | debate argumentation | |
| Examples: | "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on" |
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| Related terms: | discussion argue argue argue | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (writing) a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie | |
| Synonyms: | literary_argument | |
| Examples: | "the editor added the argument to the poem" |
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| Related terms: | summary | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (mathematics) a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable | |
| Synonyms: | independent_variable | |
| Related terms: | variable | |
| Similar spelling: |
Arcement argent Argento Arreguin argentic argentous argentite argentine Argentina Aragon Argentieri Argentinian archenteron arcanum |
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