argument
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What is an argument?
An argument is a spoken disagreement or altercation between two people, The argument between the couple began with a disagreement over who’s turn it was to empty the dishwasher.
An argument is also a debate, as in The argument about whether or not to buy new playground equipment went back and forth for over an hour.
An argument is a series of reasons, as in The debating team always prepared an argument on the importance of debating teams.
An argument is also a theme or central argument, as in an essay.
Example: The debate turned into a heated argument when the missing money was brought up.
Where does argument come from?
The first records of the term argument come from the 1300s. It comes from the Latin argūmentum.
Arguments arise when two points of view cannot align. Arguments can be caused by differences of opinion, honest misunderstandings, or outright lies. For example, a couple might have an argument about doing household chores because one person has a stronger desire for cleanliness than the other person does. Arguments like these can be found in just about any situation and can typically be resolved with a compromise.
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What are some other forms related to argument?
- reargument (noun)
- argumentation (noun)
- argumentative (adjective)
What are some synonyms for argument?
What are some words that share a root or word element with argument?
What are some words that often get used in discussing argument?
How is argument used in real life?
Argument is commonly used to describe a discussion with two or more conflicting viewpoints.
You ever be killin it in an argument and then just sit back and be like…wow…I really should pursue a career in law.
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) January 19, 2018
I've got a new challenge for everyone today. Pick somebody that you had an argument with that you think you hate maybe even someone you haven't spoken to in years and contact that person and tell them I love you.
— ye (@kanyewest) April 28, 2018
Every argument ain’t a fall out
— Waka Flocka (WakaFlocka.eth) (@WakaFlocka) June 22, 2019
Try using argument!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for argument?
A. agreement
B. altercation
C. debate
D. disagreement
How to use argument in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for argument
Other Idioms and Phrases with argument
see under pick a quarrel.