argument (Meaning)
argument (n)
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
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
argument (n.)
Proof; evidence.
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.
A process of reasoning, or a controversy made up of rational proofs; argumentation; discussion; disputation.
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.
Matter for question; business in hand.
The quantity on which another quantity in a table depends; as, the altitude is the argument of the refraction.
The independent variable upon whose value that of a function depends.
argument (v. i.)
To make an argument; to argue.
Synonyms & Antonyms of argument
argument Sentence Examples
- The couple had a heated argument about finances last night.
- It's important to present a logical argument supported by evidence.
- Sarah and Tom had a disagreement, but they resolved their argument quickly.
- The argument escalated when neither side was willing to compromise.
- The lawyer presented a compelling argument in favor of her client's innocence.
- They often engage in friendly arguments about sports teams and players.
- The argument between the siblings stemmed from a misunderstanding.
- Despite their differences, they always respect each other's opinions during arguments.
- The argument between the neighbors over the property line became a legal dispute.
- It's essential to remain calm and rational during an argument to reach a resolution.
FAQs About the word argument
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true, a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement, a discussion in which re
quarrel, bicker,dispute, disagreement, fight, altercation, misunderstanding, controversy, falling-out, imbroglio
No antonyms found.
The couple had a heated argument about finances last night.
It's important to present a logical argument supported by evidence.
Sarah and Tom had a disagreement, but they resolved their argument quickly.
The argument escalated when neither side was willing to compromise.
