Argument
Definition of Argument
- 1. A fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true Noun
- 2. A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement Noun
- 3. A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal Noun
- 4. A summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie Noun
- 5. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program Noun
- 6. A variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable Noun
- 7. A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning Noun
Synonyms for word "argument"
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Semanticaly linked words with "argument"
- evidence
- proof
- counterargument
- pro
- con
- case
- clincher
- determiner
- determining factor
- adducing
- last word
- specious argument
- conflict
- difference
- difference of opinion
- dispute
- argle-bargle
- argy-bargy
- firestorm
- sparring
- polemic
- fight
- discussion
- give-and-take
- word
- logomachy
- sum-up
- summary
- value
- computer science
- computing
- address
- computer address
- reference
- variable
- variable quantity
- abstract thought
- logical thinking
- reasoning
- line of inquiry
- line of questioning
- casuistry
- policy