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- DictionaryAr·gu·ment/ˈärɡyəmənt/
noun
- 1. an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one: "I've had an argument with my father"
- 2. a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong: "there is a strong argument for submitting a formal appeal"
1. a. : the act or process of arguing, reasoning, or discussing : argumentation. b. : a coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view. a defense attorney's closing argument. c. : an angry quarrel or disagreement. having an argument over/about money.
a statement, reason, or fact for or against a point: This is a strong argument in favor of her theory. an address or composition intended to convince or persuade; persuasive discourse. subject matter; theme: The central argument of his paper was presented clearly.
ARGUMENT definition: 1. a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing: 2. a reason or reasons why you support or oppose…. Learn more.
An argument is a disagreement between two or more people, but it can also be a statement backed by evidence, like your argument that your school doesn't need a dress code.
6 days ago · An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct. There's a strong argument for lowering the price. [ + for ]
[countable] a reason or set of reasons that somebody uses to show that something is true or correct. a strong/convincing/compelling argument. to advance/present an argument. Having heard both sides of the argument, the court will make a decision. Her main argument was a moral one.
ARGUMENT definition: 1. an angry discussion with someone in which you both disagree: 2. a reason or reasons why you…. Learn more.
argument. noun. /ˈɑrɡyəmənt/. [countable, uncountable] a conversation or discussion in which two or more people disagree, often angrily to win/lose an argument After some heated argument, they finally made a decision. argument (with somebody) (about/over something) We had an argument with the waiter about the check. argument with somebody ...
n. 1. a quarrel; altercation. 2. a discussion in which reasons are put forward in support of and against a proposition, proposal, or case; debate: the argument on birth control will never be concluded. 3. ( sometimes plural) a point or series of reasons presented to support or oppose a proposition.
ARGUMENT meaning: 1 : a statement or series of statements for or against something; 2 : a discussion in which people express different opinions about something.
