Top synonyms for “argument”: arguing, argumentation, contention, contestation, controversy, debate, disceptation, disputation, and 7 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning“I can't follow your line of reasoning”
- (noun)a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
- (noun)(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
- (noun)a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie“the editor added the argument to the poem”
- (noun)a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true“it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true”
- (noun)a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal“the argument over foreign aid goes on and on”
- (noun)a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement“they were involved in a violent argument”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Common synonyms for "argument" include arguing, argumentation, contention, contestation, controversy, debate. Our thesaurus lists 15 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "argument" mean?
a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning Example: "I can't follow your line of reasoning"
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