argumentation

American  

[ahr-gyuh-men-tey-shuhn] / ˌɑr gyə mɛnˈteɪ ʃən /

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.

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argumentation British  

/ ˌɑːɡjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the process of reasoning methodically

2. a less common word for argument argument

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• argumentatious
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of argumentation

1400–50; late Middle English argumentacioun (< Middle French ) < Latin argūmentātiōn- (stem of argūmentātiō ). See argument, -ation

Explanation

Argumentation is a very logical way of discussing or debating an idea. When you use the technique of argumentation, you prove something to be true or false. Argumentation uses logic, persuasion, and various debate tactics to arrive at a conclusion. When a debater or negotiator follows the rules of argumentation, she backs up her ideas with very systematic, careful reasoning that makes her conclusion strong and believable. From the 15th century, argumentation has meant "presentation of formal arguments," from the Latin root argumentationem, "the bringing forth of a proof."

Example Sentences

Argumentation threshes out a problem until the chaff has blown away, when it is easy to see just what kernels of truth remain and what action ought to be taken.

From Practical Argumentation by Pattee, George K.

Argumentation can hardly be needful to make it clear that no society in which the elements of decomposition are thus swiftly and surely accumulating can hope to win in the race of industries.

From Evolution and Ethics by Huxley, Thomas Henry

Argumentation is the art of presenting truth so that others will accept it and act in accordance with it.

From Practical Argumentation by Pattee, George K.

Argumentation, then, may be carried on either in writing or orally, and may vary from the informality of an ordinary conversation or a letter to a careful address or thoughtful article.

From Elements of Debating by Lyon, Leverett S. (Leverett Samuel)

"Argumentation is the art of producing in the mind of someone else a belief in the ideas which the speaker or writer wishes the hearer or reader to accept."

From Elements of Debating by Lyon, Leverett S. (Leverett Samuel)