debate

Meanings

• Noun

  A formal argument or discussion on a particular topic in which opposing sides present their positions.

  - "The Senate held a debate on the new healthcare bill."
  - "The two candidates engaged in a heated debate during the presidential debate."

• Verb

  To discuss or argue a particular point.

  - "Let's debate the merits of vegetarianism."
  - "I'd be happy to debate you on the topic of climate change."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with debate
debacle , debase , debility , debark

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Variants

List of all variants of debate that leads to same result
debate , debates , debated , debatement , debatements , debater , debaters , debating , a matter of debate , open to debate , under debate

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Etymology

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From Old French 'debater', meaning 'to beat, to strike'. Originally referred to a physical fight or contest, later came to mean a verbal dispute or argument.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded debate in the United States took place in 1628 between two Native American tribes in what is now Virginia.

2. The longest recorded debate in the United States Congress lasted for 28 hours.

3. The term 'debate' comes from the Latin word 'debattere', which means 'to beat apart'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Argument: An argument is a series of statements or a reasoned discourse intended to establish a proposition. Debates often involve presenting arguments for and against a particular proposition.

2. Discussion: A discussion is a conversation or exchange of ideas between two or more people. Debates are a specific type of discussion where opposing sides present their positions and argue for them.

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Culture

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Debates have been an integral part of human society since ancient times, with recorded debates dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. Debates have been used in various contexts, including political elections, academic conferences, and legal proceedings. In literature, debates have been depicted in works such as Plato's 'Symposium' and Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing'.

How to Memorize "debate"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the meaning of the word 'debate', visualize a formal argument or discussion between two people or groups.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'debate' with the idea of a formal argument or discussion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Debate starts with D, so does a Discussion' to remember the meanings of the two words.

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