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argumentation

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ar⋅gu⋅men⋅ta⋅tion

  [ahr-gyuh-men-tey-shuhn]
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–noun
1. the process of developing or presenting an argument; reasoning.
2. discussion; debate; disputation: The lengthy argumentation tired many listeners.
3. a discussion dealing with a controversial point.
4. the setting forth of reasons together with the conclusion drawn from them.
5. the premises and conclusion so set forth.
6. argument (def. 5).
Origin:
1400–50; late ME argumentacioun (< MF) < L argūmentātiōn- (s. of argūmentātiō). See argument, -ation

Related forms:
ar⋅gu⋅men⋅ta⋅tious, adjective
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ar·gu·men·ta·tion   (är'gyə-měn-tā'shən)   
n.  

  1. The presentation and elaboration of an argument or arguments.

  2. Deductive reasoning in debate.

  3. A debate.

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