definitions

argumentation

[ ahr-gyuh-men-tey-shuh n ]
/ ˌɑr gyə mɛnˈteɪ ʃən /
|
SEE MORE SYNONYMS FOR argumentation ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

the process of developing or presenting an argument; reasoning.
discussion; debate; disputation: The lengthy argumentation tired many listeners.
a discussion dealing with a controversial point.
the setting forth of reasons together with the conclusion drawn from them.
the premises and conclusion so set forth.
argument(def 5).

RELATED CONTENT

Conversational No-Nos To Avoid During The HolidaysRead more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions.
READ MORE
IMAORead more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions.
READ MORE

RELATED WORDS

case, disputation, discussion, argument, debate

Nearby words

arguable, arguably, argue, argufy, argument, argumentation, argumentative, argumentum, argumentum ad hominem, argun, argus

Origin of argumentation

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

Related forms

ar·gu·men·ta·tious, adjective
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for argumentation

British Dictionary definitions for argumentation

argumentation

/ (ˌɑːɡjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən) /

noun

the process of reasoning methodically
a less common word for argument (def. 2), argument (def. 3)
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012