expostulating

Meanings

• verb

  engage in a lengthy and heated argument or discussion

• verb

  express one's views or opinions forcefully and at length

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Synonyms

challenge , demur , except , inveigh , kick , object , protest , remonstrate , squawk

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with expostulating
exulting , extolting , contemplating

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Variants

List of all variants of expostulating that leads to same result
expostulate , expostulated , expostulates , expostulating

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'exponere' meaning 'to expose, explain, or lay open'

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Trivia

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1. Expostulating was a common practice during the ancient Greek and Roman philosophical debates.

2. Expostulating was also used as a form of public confession during the Middle Ages.

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Related Concepts

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1. debate: A formal discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments are put forward to be analyzed and evaluated.

2. discussion: A social gathering or intellectual exchange where people engage in a conversational exchange of ideas and opinions.

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Culture

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Expostulating is a term often used in literature and formal discourse to describe a heated argument or discussion. It has been used in various works of literature to depict intense debates and conflicts between characters.

How to Memorize "expostulating"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heated argument or debate between two people, each trying to convince the other of their point of view.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a lengthy and heated argument or discussion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Explain Passionately Opposing Opinions To Yield Understanding' to remember the meaning of the word.

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