argumentation
[ahr-gyuh-men-tey-shuh n]
- 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).
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Origin of argumentation
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Examples from the Web for argumentation
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Although an undeniably compelling trinity of argumentation, it is not without its logical problems.
Historical Examples
Her argumentation would puzzle him and cast him down for a time.
To-morrowJoseph Conrad
I did not suppose she could have understood all of Sebright's argumentation.
RomanceJoseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer
He retained a great deal of his old enthusiasms and lov'd argumentation.
Autobiography of Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin
Argumentation is the process of establishing the truth or falsity of a thing.
Elementary Guide to Literary CriticismF. V. N. Painter
Nothing else can be deducted from their argumentation, and this is what we maintain ourselves.
The Conquest of BreadPeter Kropotkin
argumentation
- the process of reasoning methodically
- a less common word for argument (def. 2), argument (def. 3)
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Word Origin and History for argumentation
n.
mid-15c., "presentation of formal arguments," from Old French argumentacion (14c.), from Latin argumentationem (nominative argumentatio) "the bringing forth of a proof," noun of action from past participle stem of argumentari (see argue). Meaning "debate, wrangling, argument back and forth" is from 1530s.
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