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argument

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/
Meanings
  • noun

    A series of statements or arguments presented in support of a particular position or view

    - "In the courtroom, both sides presented their arguments."
    - "He made a strong argument for why we should adopt the new policy."
  • noun

    A disagreement or dispute between people

    - "They had a heated argument over who would pay the bill."
    - "The argument between the siblings escalated into a physical fight."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/



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Synonyms

actual argument , passed parameter
Rhymes
Words rhyming with argument
urnement , charmament , harmoniment
Homonyms
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  1. argument (n.1) (English) : A series of statements or arguments presented in support of a particular position or view

  2. argument (n.2) (English) : A reason or cause

  3. argument (n.3) (English) : A large body of water

  4. argue (v.1) (English) : To discuss or make a case for something

  5. argue (v.2) (English) : To have a disagreement or dispute

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. argument (n.): a large body of water; argument (n.): a reason or cause

  2. argue (v.): to discuss or make a case for something

Variants
List of all variants of argument that leads to same result
argument , arguments , amplitude , amplitudes , ontological argument , counter-argument , counter-arguments , counterargument , counterarguments
Forms
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arguments (plural), arguing (verb), argumentative (adjective)

Etymology
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From Old French arguement, from arguer 'to claim, allege, maintain'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest recorded argument in history was between the ancient philosophers Zeno and Parmenides, which lasted for 50 years.

  2. The term 'argument' comes from the Latin word 'arguere', which means 'to make clear or manifest'.

  3. The word 'argument' is often used interchangeably with the word 'debate', but they are not exactly the same thing. A debate is a formal discussion on a particular topic in which opposing sides present their arguments, while an argument can refer to any disagreement or dispute between people.

Related Concepts
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  1. debate: A formal discussion on a particular topic in which opposing sides present their arguments

  2. logic: The study of correct reasoning and argumentation

  3. rhetoric: The art of persuasive speaking or writing

Culture
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Arguments have been a part of human communication since ancient times. In literature, arguments are often used to explore complex ideas and provoke thought. In art, arguments can be depicted through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, and film. In music, arguments can be expressed through lyrics and melodies. Arguments have also been used in various forms of philosophy, including logic and rhetoric.

How to Memorize "argument"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize an argument, imagine a back-and-forth conversation between two people presenting their points of view. Visualize the setting, the body language, and the tone of each person's voice.

  2. associate

    - To associate an argument with a memorable image or phrase, try creating a mental image of a symbol or object that represents the idea being argued. For example, you might associate the argument 'the earth is round' with the image of a globe.

  3. mnemonics

    - To use a mnemonic to remember an argument, try creating a memorable acronym or sentence that helps you remember the key points. For example, you might use the mnemonic 'ROYGBIV' to remember the colors of the rainbow.

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