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argument

/ argument /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
Type of:
variable variable quantity
noun Sense 2
a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
"the editor added the argument to the poem"
Type of:
summary
noun Sense 3
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
"it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true"
Type of:
evidence
Kinds of:
proof counterargument pro con case
Derived:
submit state put forward posit argue
noun Sense 4
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
"the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
Type of:
discussion give-and-take word
Derived:
argue contend debate fence deliberate
noun Sense 5
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
"they were involved in a violent argument"
Type of:
dispute difference difference of opinion
Kinds of:
argy-bargy argle-bargle firestorm sparring polemic
Derived:
argue contend debate fence quarrel
Semantic Complexity
94%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
35
Times Searched
3
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Related Words

variable variable quantity summary evidence proof counterargument pro con case discussion give-and-take word