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n.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin argūmentum, from arguere, to make clear; see argue.] Synonyms: These nouns denote discussion involving conflicting points of view. Argument stresses the advancement by each side of facts and reasons intended to persuade the other side: Emotions are seldom swayed by argument. |
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ˈargument2 noun
a set of reasons; a piece of reasoning
Example: The argument for/against going; a philosophical argument
See also: argue, arguable, argumentativeExample: The argument for/against going; a philosophical argument
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