argumentation
[ ahr-gyuh-men-tey-shuhn ]
/ ˌɑr gyə mɛnˈteɪ ʃən /
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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.
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Origin of argumentation
OTHER WORDS FROM argumentation
ar·gu·men·ta·tious, adjectiveWords nearby argumentation
arguably, argue, Argüedas, argufy, argument, argumentation, argumentative, argument from design, argumentum, argumentum ad hominem, Argun
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argumentation
/ (ˌɑːɡjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən) /
noun
the process of reasoning methodically
a less common word for argument (def. 2), argument (def. 3)
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