argument
/'ɑ:gjumənt/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A reason or set of reasons given to persuade others that an action or idea is right or wrong: An "argument" is a logical series of statements intended to support a point of view.
- A discussion or debate involving differing points of view: An "argument" can refer to an exchange of diverging or opposite views, often a heated one.
- A summary of the subject or plot of a literary work: In literature, an "argument" is a brief synopsis.
- (Mathematics, Logic) An independent variable or value upon which a function's result depends: In technical contexts, it is a variable or input value.
- (Computer Science) A value passed to a function or subroutine: In programming, an "argument" is data provided to a function.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Reasoning):
- She presented a compelling argument for recycling.
- His main argument was based on economic data.
- Noun (Disagreement):
- They had a loud argument about politics.
- Let's avoid another pointless argument.
- Noun (Summary):
- The book's preface includes an argument of the following chapters.
- Noun (Technical):
- In the equation f(x), 'x' is the argument.
- The function call requires two string arguments.
Advanced Usage
- "To win/lose an argument": To succeed or fail in persuading others in a debate.
- He never admits when he loses an argument.
- "For the sake of argument": As a hypothetical assumption to explore an idea.
- For the sake of argument, let's assume your plan works.
- "A line of argument": A connected series of reasons used.
- Her line of argument was difficult to follow.
Variants and Related Words
- Argue (verb): To give reasons for or against something; to dispute.
- They argue about money constantly.
- Argumentation (noun): The process of reasoning systematically.
- The essay was a masterpiece of logical argumentation.
- Argumentative (adjective): Given to arguing; contentious.
- He became very argumentative during the meeting.
Synonyms
- Reasoning: The action of thinking about something logically.
- Dispute: A disagreement or debate.
- Claim: An assertion of the truth of something.
- Debate: A formal discussion on a particular topic.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- Argue against: To give reasons why something is bad or wrong.
- Many experts argue against this policy.
- Argue for: To give reasons in support of something.
- She argued for a more flexible approach.
- Argue out: To discuss something thoroughly until a conclusion is reached.
- We need to argue this out before deciding.
Related Idioms
- A heated argument: A very intense or angry disagreement.
- The discussion turned into a heated argument.
- Beyond argument: Undeniably true; not open to dispute.
- His talent is beyond argument.
- To get into an argument: To become involved in a dispute.
- I don't want to get into an argument with you.
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
- a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
- (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
- a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
- the editor added the argument to the poem
- a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
- the argument over foreign aid goes on and on
- a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
- they were involved in a violent argument
- a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
- it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true