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argument

Letters that make argument

a, e, g, n, m, r, t, u are letters that make 'argument'

Words within argument

gum, NT, men, ar, en, GU, AR, ME, Ar, Rg are words within 'argument'

Anagrams of argument

argentum is an anagram of 'argument'

argument is an 8 letter word starting with a
argument is an 8 letter word ending with t

7 possible definitions for 'argument'

Argument as "a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood, the methodical process of logical reasoning"

Under this definition, argument is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

line, argumentation, logical argument, line of reasoning have the same meaning as 'argument'

argument as a type

'argument' can be a type of reasoning, logical thinking, abstract thought.

Types of argument

policy, line of inquiry, line of questioning, casuistry are types of 'argument'.

Derivatives of argument

argue, indicate, reason are derivatives of 'argument'.

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

Under this definition, argument is a noun and has the following properties:

argument as a type

'argument' can be a type of variable, variable quantity.

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

Under this definition, argument is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

parameter has the same meaning as argument

argument as a type

'argument' can be a type of value, reference, address, computer address.

argument as a category

'argument' can be a category of computer science, computing.

Argument as "a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie"

Under this definition, argument is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

literary argument has the same meaning as argument

argument as a type

'argument' can be a type of sum-up, summary.

Example of argument used within this context

"the editor added the argument to the poem"

Argument as "a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true"

Under this definition, argument is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

statement has the same meaning as argument

argument as a type

'argument' can be a type of evidence.

Types of argument

adducing, pro, con, proof, case, clincher, last word, determiner, determining factor, counterargument, specious argument are types of 'argument'.

Derivatives of argument

argue, put forward, indicate, posit, submit, state are derivatives of 'argument'.

Example of argument used within this context

"it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true"

Argument as "a contentious speech act, a dispute where there is strong disagreement"

Under this definition, argument is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

tilt, contention, disceptation, controversy, contestation, disputation, arguing have the same meaning as 'argument'

argument as a type

'argument' can be a type of conflict, dispute, difference, difference of opinion.

Types of argument

polemic, fight, sparring, argy-bargy, argle-bargle, firestorm are types of 'argument'.

Derivatives of argument

contend, argufy, altercate, repugn, controversial, gainsay, fence, quarrel, debate, argue, scrap, challenge, dispute, contest, combative, contentious, disputatious, disputative, litigious are derivatives of 'argument'.

Example of argument used within this context

"they were involved in a violent argument"

Argument as "a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal"

Under this definition, argument is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

argumentation, debate have the same meaning as 'argument'

argument as a type

'argument' can be a type of give-and-take, word, discussion.

Types of argument

logomachy is a type of argument.

Derivatives of argument

argue, indicate, debate, fence, contend, reason, deliberate are derivatives of 'argument'.

Example of argument used within this context

"the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"