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Definition of Argument
1. Noun. A fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true. "It was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true"
Generic synonyms: Evidence
Specialized synonyms: Proof, Counterargument, Pro, Con, Case, Clincher, Determiner, Determining Factor, Adducing, Last Word, Specious Argument
Derivative terms: Argue, State
2. Noun. A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement. "They were involved in a violent argument"
Generic synonyms: Conflict, Difference, Difference Of Opinion, Dispute
Specialized synonyms: Argle-bargle, Argy-bargy, Firestorm, Sparring, Polemic, Fight
Derivative terms: Argue, Contend, Contend, Contentious, Contentious, Contest, Controversial, Dispute, Dispute
3. Noun. A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal. "The argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
Generic synonyms: Discussion, Give-and-take, Word
Specialized synonyms: Logomachy
Derivative terms: Argue, Argue, Argue, Debate, Debate, Debate
4. Noun. A summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie. "The editor added the argument to the poem"
5. Noun. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program.
Generic synonyms: Value, Address, Computer Address, Reference
Category relationships: Computer Science, Computing
6. Noun. A variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable.
7. Noun. A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning. "I can't follow your line of reasoning"
Generic synonyms: Abstract Thought, Logical Thinking, Reasoning
Specialized synonyms: Line Of Inquiry, Line Of Questioning, Casuistry, Policy
Derivative terms: Argue, Argue
Definition of Argument
1. n. Proof; evidence.
2. v. i. To make an argument; to argue.
Definition of Argument
1. a discussion involving differing points of view [n -S]
Medical Definition of Argument
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1. Proof; evidence. "There is. No more palpable and convincing argument of the existence of a Deity." (Ray) "Why, then, is it made a badge of wit and an argument of parts for a man to commence atheist, and to cast off all belief of providence, all awe and reverence for religion?" (South)
2. A reason or reasons offered in proof, to induce belief, or convince the mind; reasoning expressed in words; as, an argument about, concerning, or regarding a proposition, for or in favor of it, or against it.
3. A process of reasoning, or a controversy made up of rational proofs; argumentation; discussion; disputation. "The argument is about things, but names." (Locke)
4. The subject matter of a discourse, writing, or artistic representation; theme or topic; also, an abstract or summary, as of the contents of a book, chapter, poem. "You and love are still my argument." (Shak) "The abstract or argument of the piece." (Jeffrey) "[Shields] with boastful argument portrayed." (Milton)
5. Matter for question; business in hand. "Sheathed their swords for lack of argument." (Shak)
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