principal argument

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noun Mathematics.

the radian measure of the argument between −π and π of a complex number.Compare argument (def. 8c).

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How to use principal argument in a sentence

This same Nature has been used as the principal argument for woman's exclusive ability to take care of the young.
Seeing Things at Night|Heywood Broun
The principal argument used by the manufacturer of a labor-saving device is, "It makes money and saves work."
Think|Col. Wm. C. Hunter
The principal argument is the fact that Burgevine did not join the Ti-ping, and the mythical "300" were never more heard about.
Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh|Lin-Le
The principal argument in favor of the interpretation of these markings as nerves lies in their connection with the eyes.
The Appendages, Anatomy, and Relationships of Trilobites|Percy Edward Raymond

His principal argument, however, is directly opposed to the accumulation of capital.
The Accumulation of Capital|Rosa Luxemburg