argumentation

[ ahr-gyuh-men-tey-shuh n ]

/ 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.

argument(def 5).

Nearby words

arguedas, alcides, arguendo, arguer, 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 formsar·gu·men·ta·tious, adjective

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Examples from the Web for argumentation

Although an undeniably compelling trinity of argumentation, it is not without its logical problems.
So-Called ‘Biblical Scholar’ Says Jesus A Made-Up Myth|Candida Moss, Joel Baden|October 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
How do argument and argumentation compare with reasoning as regards logical form?
English Synonyms and Antonyms|James Champlin Fernald
The time for further consideration and argumentation was gone.
rminius Vambry, his life and adventures|rminius Vambry
He retain'd a great deal of his old Enthusiasms, and lov'd Argumentation.
Benjamin Franklin|Frank Luther Mott

Argumentation is the process of establishing the truth or falsity of a thing.
Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism|F. V. N. Painter
The constitutional aspects of the problem called forth some exceedingly able argumentation.
Union and Democracy|Allen Johnson

British Dictionary definitions for argumentation

argumentation

/ (ˌɑːɡjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən) /

noun

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

argumentation

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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