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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"
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] The doctors have set out their arguments against the proposals. [ + against] It is better to convince by argument than seduce by example.
[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. 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 ...
ARGUMENT definition: 1. an angry discussion with someone in which you both disagree: 2. a reason or reasons why you…. Learn more.
ARGUMENT meaning: 1 : a statement or series of statements for or against something; 2 : a discussion in which people express different opinions about something.
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.
