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ARGUMENT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Argument.

How to pronounce argument:

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Argument - as a noun

A fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

Example: "It was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
statement
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evidence
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

Example: "They were involved in a violent argument"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arguingcontentioncontestationcontroversydisceptationdisputationtilt
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conflictdifferencedifference of opiniondispute
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

Example: "The argument over foreign aid goes on and on"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
argumentationdebate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discussiongive-and-takeword
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie

Example: "The editor added the argument to the poem"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
literary argument

(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
parameter

A variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable

A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

Example: "I can't follow your line of reasoning"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
argumentationlineline of reasoninglogical argument
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abstract thoughtlogical thinkingreasoning
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Argument - as a verb

(nnes) to put forward as an argument; to argue.

Example Sentences

"He got into a heated argument with his brother over the remote control."
"The lawyer made a strong argument in defense of his client."
"They had an argument about whether to go on vacation or save the money."
"The couple had a loud argument that could be heard by the neighbors."
"Her argument was based on solid evidence and logical reasoning."
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Word Game Points

Is ARGUMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, argument is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ARGUMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ARGUMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, argument is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ARGUMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is ARGUMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, argument is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ARGUMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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