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ar·gu·ment A0419400 (är′gyə-mənt)n.1. a. A discussion in which the parties involved express disagreement with one another; a debate: philosophical arguments over the nature of existence.b. An angry discussion involving disagreement among the participants; a quarrel: The roommates had an argument about whose turn it was to wash the dishes.c. Archaic A reason or matter for dispute or contention: "sheath'd their swords for lack of argument" (Shakespeare).2. a. A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating truth or falsehood: presented a strong argument for the arts in education.b. A fact or statement put forth as proof or evidence; a reason: The current low mortgage rates are an argument for buying a house now.c. A set of statements in which one follows logically as a conclusion from the others.3. a. A summary or short statement of the plot or subject of a literary work.b. A topic; a subject: "You and love are still my argument" (Shakespeare).4. Logic The minor premise in a syllogism.5. Mathematics a. The independent variable of a function.b. The angle of a complex number measured from the positive horizontal axis.6. Computers A value used to evaluate a procedure or subroutine.7. Linguistics A word, phrase, or clause in a semantic relation with a word or phrase and that helps complete the meaning of that word or phrase, such as a noun phrase that is the object of a verb. The clause that we go is an argument of the verb suggest in the sentence I suggest that we go.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin argūmentum, from arguere, to make clear; see argue.]argument (ˈɑːɡjʊmənt) n1. a quarrel; altercation2. 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 proposition4. a summary of the plot or subject of a book, etc5. (Logic) logic a. a process of deductive or inductive reasoning that purports to show its conclusion to be trueb. formally, a sequence of statements one of which is the conclusion and the remainder the premises6. (Logic) logic an obsolete name for the middle term of a syllogism7. (Mathematics) maths a. an element to which an operation, function, predicate, etc, applies, esp the independent variable of a functionb. the amplitude of a complex numberar•gu•ment (ˈɑr gyə mənt)
n. 1. an oral disagreement; contention; altercation. 2. a discussion involving differing points of view; debate. 3. a process of reasoning; series of reasons. 4. a statement, reason, or fact for or against a point: a strong argument. 5. discourse intended to persuade. 6. subject matter; theme. 7. an abstract or summary of the major points of a literary work or sections of such a work. 8. Math. a. an independent variable of a function. b. Also called amplitude. the angle made by a given vector with the reference axis. c. the angle corresponding to a point representing a given complex number in polar coordinates. [1325–75; Middle English (< Old French) < Latin argūmentum. See argue, -ment] syn: argument, controversy, dispute imply the expression and discussion of differing opinions. An argument usu. arises from a disagreement between two persons, each of whom advances facts supporting his or her point of view: an argument over a debt. A controversy is usu. a public expression of contrary opinions; it may be dignified and of some duration: a political controversy. A dispute is an oral contention, usu. brief, and often of an angry or undignified character: a heated dispute between neighbors. discussion argument1. 'discussion'If you have a discussion with someone, you have a serious conversation with them. After the lecture there was a lively discussion.You say that you have a discussion about something or a discussion on something. We had long discussions about our future plans.We're having a discussion on nuclear power.2. 'argument'Don't use discussion to refer to a disagreement between people, especially one that results in them shouting angrily at each other. This kind of disagreement is usually called an argument. We had a terrible argument, and now she won't talk to me.I said no, and we got into a big argument over it.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  argument - a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true; "it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true"statementevidence - an indication that makes something evident; "his trembling was evidence of his fear"proof - a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from itcounterargument - an argument offered in opposition to another argumentpro - an argument in favor of a proposalcon - an argument opposed to a proposalcase - a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument; "he stated his case clearly"clincher, determiner, determining factor - an argument that is conclusiveadducing - citing as evidence or prooflast word - the final statement in a verbal argument; "she always gets the last word"specious argument - an argument that appears good at first view but is really fallacious | | 2. |  argument - a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"contestation, controversy, disceptation, arguing, contention, disputation, tiltdifference of opinion, dispute, difference, conflict - a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats"argle-bargle, argy-bargy - a verbal dispute; a wrangling argumentfirestorm - an outburst of controversy; "the incident triggered a political firestorm"sparring - an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantagepolemic - a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)fight - an intense verbal dispute; "a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate" | | 3. |  argument - a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"argumentation, debategive-and-take, discussion, word - an exchange of views on some topic; "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it"logomachy - argument about words or the meaning of words | | 4. | argument - a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie; "the editor added the argument to the poem"literary argumentsummary, sum-up - a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions" | | 5. | argument - (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or programparametervalue - a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed; "the value assigned was 16 milliseconds"computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structuresaddress, computer address, reference - (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored | | 6. |  argument - a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variablevariable quantity, variable - a quantity that can assume any of a set of values | | 7. | argument - 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"line of reasoning, logical argument, argumentation, lineabstract thought, logical thinking, reasoning - thinking that is coherent and logicalline of inquiry, line of questioning - an ordering of questions so as to develop a particular argumentcasuistry - argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleadingpolicy - a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government; "they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation" |
argumentnoun1. reason, case, reasoning, ground(s), defence, excuse, logic, justification, rationale, polemic, dialectic, line of reasoning, argumentation There's a strong argument for lowering the price.2. debate, questioning, claim, row, discussion, dispute, controversy, pleading, plea, contention, assertion, polemic, altercation, remonstrance, expostulation, remonstration The issue has caused heated political argument.3. quarrel, fight, row, clash, dispute, controversy, disagreement, misunderstanding, feud, barney (informal), squabble, wrangle, bickering, difference of opinion, tiff, altercation She got into a heated argument with a stranger.
quarrel accord, agreement, concurrencewithout argument without question, without debate, without confusion, without dispute, without query, without contention He complied without argument.Quotations
"Argument seldom convinces anyone contrary to his inclinations" [Thomas Fuller Gnomologia]
"The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress" [Joseph Joubert Pensées]argumentnoun1. A discussion, often heated, in which a difference of opinion is expressed:altercation, bicker, clash, contention, controversy, debate, difficulty, disagreement, dispute, fight, polemic, quarrel, run-in, spat, squabble, tiff, word (used in plural), wrangle.Informal: hassle, rhubarb, tangle.2. A course of reasoning:case, point.3. A fact or circumstance that gives logical support to an assertion, claim, or proposal:ground (often used in plural), proof, reason, wherefore, why.Idiom: why and wherefore.4. What a speech, piece of writing, or artistic work is about:matter, point, subject, subject matter, text, theme, topic.Translationsargue (ˈaːgjuː) verb1. (with with someone, about something) to quarrel with (a person) or discuss (something) with a person in a not very friendly way. I'm not going to argue; Will you children stop arguing with each other about whose toy that is! 爭辯 争辩2. (with for, ~against) to suggest reasons for or for not doing something. I argued for/against accepting the plan. 辯論 辩论3. (with into, ~out of) to persuade (a person) (not) to do something. I'll try to argue him into going; He argued her out of buying the dress. 說服 说服4. to discuss, giving one's reasoning. She argued the point very cleverly. 論證 论证ˈarguable adjective able to be put forward in argument. It is arguable that he would have been better to go. 有待商確的 可争辩的，可辩论的 ˈargument noun1. a quarrel or unfriendly discussion. They are having an argument about/over whose turn it is. 爭論 争论2. a set of reasons; a piece of reasoning. The argument for/against going; a philosophical argument. 論據 论据ˌarguˈmentative (-ˈmentətiv) adjective fond of arguing. 好爭辯的 好争辩的argumentenUK
be spoiling for (something)To be particularly eager or enthusiastic for something. Used especially in the phrase "be spoiling for a fight. Come on, don't engage with that drunken fool, he's spoiling for a fight!See also: spoilsledge-hammer argumentA strong argument that eliminates all opposition. I really want to win the debate next week, so I'm preparing a real sledge-hammer argument.See also: argumentarguing for the sake of arguingContinuing a disagreement solely out of obstinacy. We have a potential compromise, so he's just arguing for the sake of arguing now.See also: argue, of, sakefor the sake of argumentJust to consider an alternative to something being discussed. I know you want to go to Stanford, but just for the sake of argument, let's talk about what some of the other schools you got into have to offer.See also: argument, of, sakepick a quarrelTo act or speak toward someone in an aggressive or antagonistic way so as to provoke them into an argument or fight. I don't know why she was so critical of me tonight—it's like she was trying to pick a quarrel or something. He's the kind of troll who just posts on the message board to pick a quarrel with other members. After ten years of working in this bar, I know how to spot a patron looking to pick a quarrel with people.See also: pick, quarrelget into an argumentTo begin to argue with someone about something. So I heard that you two got into an argument last night—what was it about?See also: argument, getget into an argument with (someone)To begin to argue with someone about something. So I heard that you got into an argument with Dan last night—what was it about? Please don't get into an argument with your sister at the dinner table.See also: argument, getget into an argument about (someone or something)To begin to arguel with someone about something. So I heard that you and Dan got into an argument about money last night. Please don't get into an argument about politics at the dinner table.See also: argument, getget into an argument with (someone) about (someone or something)To begin to argue with someone about something. So I heard that you got into an argument with Dan about money last night. Please don't get into an argument with anyone about politics at the dinner table.See also: argument, getget into an argument about (someone or something) with (someone)To begin to argue with someone about something. So I heard that you got into an argument about money with Dan last night. Please don't get into an argument about politics with anyone at the dinner table.See also: argument, getget into an argument over (someone or something)To begin to argue with someone about something. So I heard that you and Dan got into an argument over money last night. Please don't get into an argument over politics at the dinner table.See also: argument, get, overget into an argument with (someone) over (someone or something)To begin to argue with someone about something. So I heard that you got into an argument with Dan over money last night. Please don't get into an argument with anyone over politics at the dinner table.See also: argument, get, overget into an argument over (someone or something) with (someone)To begin to argue with someone about something. So I heard that you got into an argument over money with Dan last night. Please don't get into an argument over politics with anyone at the dinner table.See also: argument, get, overhave an argument (with someone)To engage in a verbal fight or disagreement with someone; to argue. Oh boy, what did you and Mom have an argument about this time? I don't want to have an argument with you about your spending every time the credit card bill comes in, OK?See also: argument, havearguing for the sake of arguing and arguing for the sake of argumentarguing simply to be difficult or contrary. You are just arguing for the sake ofarguing. You don't even know what the issue is. He is annoying, because he is always arguing for the sake of argument.See also: argue, of, sakeget into an argument (with someone) (about someone or something) and get into an argument (with someone) (over someone or something)to enter a quarrel with someone about someone or something. I don't want to get into an argument with you about Dan. Mary got into an argument about money with Fred. I really don't want to get into an argument.See also: argument, gethave an argument (with someone)to argue with someone. Let's not have an argument with the boss. Tom and John had an argument.See also: argument, havepick a quarrel(with someone) Go to pick a fight (with someone).See also: pick, quarrelargumentsee under pick a quarrel. pick a quarrelAlso, pick an argument or fight . Seek an opportunity to quarrel or argue with someone. For example, I don't want to pick a quarrel with you, or Jason was always in trouble for picking fights. These terms use pick in the sense of "select." [Mid-1400s] See also: pick, quarrelfor the sake of ˈargument as a starting point for a discussion; to discuss things in theory only: For the sake of argument, let’s say that prices continue to rise by 20 per cent a year.See also: argument, of, sakebe ˌspoiling for a ˈfight, argument, etc. want to fight, argue, etc. with somebody very much: Are you spoiling for a fight? ♢ The teachers’ union is spoiling for a fight with the Government.See also: spoilargumentenUK
argument1. Logica. a process of deductive or inductive reasoning that purports to show its conclusion to be true b. formally, a sequence of statements one of which is the conclusion and the remainder the premises 2. Logic an obsolete name for the middle term of a syllogism 3. Mathsa. an element to which an operation, function, predicate, etc., applies, esp the independent variable of a function b. another name for amplitude (sense 5) of a complex number argument[′är·gyə·mənt] (astronomy) An angle or arc, as in argument of perigee. (computer science) A value applied to a procedure, subroutine, or macroinstruction which is required in order to evaluate any of these. (mathematics) amplitude independent variable argument (programming)(Or "arg") A value or reference passed to afunction, procedure, subroutine, command or program, bythe caller. For example, in the function definition
square(x) = x * x
x is the formal argument or "parameter", and in the call
y = square(3+4)
3+4 is the actual argument. This will execute the functionsquare with x having the value 7 and return the result 49.
There are many different conventions for passing arguments tofunctions and procedures including call-by-value,call-by-name, call-by-reference, call-by-need. Theseaffect whether the value of the argument is computed by thecaller or the callee (the function) and whether the callee canmodify the value of the argument as seen by the caller (if itis a variable).
Arguments to functions are usually, following mathematicalnotation, written in parentheses after the function name,separated by commas (but see curried function). Argumentsto a program are usually given after the command name,separated by spaces, e.g.:
cat myfile yourfile hisfile
Here "cat" is the command and "myfile", "yourfile", and"hisfile" are the arguments.argumentIn programming, a value that is passed between programs, subroutines or functions. Arguments are independent items, or variables, that contain data or codes. When an argument is used to customize a program for a user, it is typically called a "parameter." See argc.argumentenUK
argument The reason(s) advanced for a particular thing’s existence.argument Medtalk The reason(s) advanced for a particular thing's existence. See Drug-baby argument, Health freedom argument, Particular person argument. ArgumentenUK
ArgumentA form of expression consisting of a coherent set of reasons presenting or supporting a point of view; a series of reasons given for or against a matter under discussion that is intended to convince or persuade the listener. For example, an argument by counsel consists of a presentation of the facts or evidence and the inferences that may be drawn therefrom, which are aimed at persuading a judge or jury to render a verdict in favor of the attorney's client. An attorney may begin to develop an argument in the Opening Statement, the initial discussion of the case in which the facts and the pertinent law are stated. In most cases, however, an attorney sets forth the main points of an argument in the closing argument, which is the attorney's final opportunity to comment on the case before a judge or jury retires to begin deliberation on a verdict. ARGUMENT, practice. Cicero defines it ii probable reason proposed in orderto induce belief. Ratio probabilis et idonea ad faciendam fidem. Thelogicians define it more scientifically to be a means, which by itsconnexion between two extremes) establishes a relation between them. Thissubject belongs rather to rhetoric and logic than to law. ArgumentenUK
ArgumentOn a computer, information that the user enters in response to the requirements of a program. The program can only continue to function once the user has entered the argument. This is common in spreadsheet programs.AcronymsSeeargentargumentenUK
Synonyms for argumentnoun reasonSynonyms- reason
- case
- reasoning
- ground(s)
- defence
- excuse
- logic
- justification
- rationale
- polemic
- dialectic
- line of reasoning
- argumentation
noun debateSynonyms- debate
- questioning
- claim
- row
- discussion
- dispute
- controversy
- pleading
- plea
- contention
- assertion
- polemic
- altercation
- remonstrance
- expostulation
- remonstration
noun quarrelSynonyms- quarrel
- fight
- row
- clash
- dispute
- controversy
- disagreement
- misunderstanding
- feud
- barney
- squabble
- wrangle
- bickering
- difference of opinion
- tiff
- altercation
Antonyms- accord
- agreement
- concurrence
phrase without argumentSynonyms- without question
- without debate
- without confusion
- without dispute
- without query
- without contention
Synonyms for argumentnoun a discussion, often heated, in which a difference of opinion is expressedSynonyms- altercation
- bicker
- clash
- contention
- controversy
- debate
- difficulty
- disagreement
- dispute
- fight
- polemic
- quarrel
- run-in
- spat
- squabble
- tiff
- word
- wrangle
- hassle
- rhubarb
- tangle
noun a course of reasoningSynonymsnoun a fact or circumstance that gives logical support to an assertion, claim, or proposalSynonyms- ground
- proof
- reason
- wherefore
- why
noun what a speech, piece of writing, or artistic work is aboutSynonyms- matter
- point
- subject
- subject matter
- text
- theme
- topic
Synonyms for argumentnoun a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is trueSynonymsRelated Words- evidence
- proof
- counterargument
- pro
- con
- case
- clincher
- determiner
- determining factor
- adducing
- last word
- specious argument
noun a contentious speech actSynonyms- contestation
- controversy
- disceptation
- arguing
- contention
- disputation
- tilt
Related Words- difference of opinion
- dispute
- difference
- conflict
- argle-bargle
- argy-bargy
- firestorm
- sparring
- polemic
- fight
noun a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposalSynonymsRelated Words- give-and-take
- discussion
- word
- logomachy
noun a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movieSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or programSynonymsRelated Words- value
- computer science
- computing
- address
- computer address
- reference
noun a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variableRelated Words- variable quantity
- variable
noun a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehoodSynonyms- line of reasoning
- logical argument
- argumentation
- line
Related Words- abstract thought
- logical thinking
- reasoning
- line of inquiry
- line of questioning
- casuistry
- policy
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