Argument
noun
A disagreement or fight using words.
There was an argument between John and his boss about the promotion.
Often appears as...
- argument with
- argument about
noun
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others.
His main argument is that the policy will benefit the middle class.
Often appears as...
- argument for
- argument against
noun
An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances.
His argument of the problem forms the basis of his paper.
Often appears as...
- argument of
- argument about
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Academic
noun
A fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true.
Her lawyer used the DNA evidence as an argument during the trial.
Often appears as...
- argument for
- argument against
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Formal
Legal
noun
Information that a program passes to a function or subroutine.
The function requires two arguments: the array to sort and the sorting method.
Often appears as...
- function argument
- argument list
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Technical
noun
A disagreement or fight using words.
There was an argument between John and his boss about the promotion.
Often appears as...
- argument with
- argument about
noun
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others.
His main argument is that the policy will benefit the middle class.
Often appears as...
- argument for
- argument against
noun
An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances.
His argument of the problem forms the basis of his paper.
Often appears as...
- argument of
- argument about
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true.
Her lawyer used the DNA evidence as an argument during the trial.
Often appears as...
- argument for
- argument against
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
noun
Information that a program passes to a function or subroutine.
The function requires two arguments: the array to sort and the sorting method.
Often appears as...
- function argument
- argument list
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Indication
Often suggests a disagreement might escalate beyond words if unresolved.
Their argument sounded serious; I hope they can sort it out peacefully.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Charge
Can suggest strong emotions are involved, like anger or frustration.
The argument left both of them feeling upset.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoidance
Some cultures consider open argument rude and prefer subtle disagreement.
In her culture, people rarely have public arguments.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Indication
Often suggests a disagreement might escalate beyond words if unresolved.
Their argument sounded serious; I hope they can sort it out peacefully.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Charge
Can suggest strong emotions are involved, like anger or frustration.
The argument left both of them feeling upset.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoidance
Some cultures consider open argument rude and prefer subtle disagreement.
In her culture, people rarely have public arguments.
Pro Tip 1/3Conflict Indication
Often suggests a disagreement might escalate beyond words if unresolved.
Their argument sounded serious; I hope they can sort it out peacefully.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Charge
Can suggest strong emotions are involved, like anger or frustration.
The argument left both of them feeling upset.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoidance
Some cultures consider open argument rude and prefer subtle disagreement.
In her culture, people rarely have public arguments.
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Have you ever talked with a friend about a problem only to realize that he just doesn't seem to grasp why the issue is so important to you? Have you ever presented an idea to a group and it's met with utter confusion? Or maybe you've been in an argument
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Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
A dark cloud is no sign that the sun has lost his light; and dark black convictions are no arguments that God has laid aside His mercy.
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Guy Verhofstadt
Belgian Statesman
Let us face it: in the world today, money and economic strength remain more powerful arguments than the number of people you represent.
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Hilary Mantel
English Writer
The more history I learnt, the less interested I got in winning arguments and the more interested in establishing the truth.
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George Henry Lewes
English Philosopher
If you feel yourself to be above the mass, speak so as to raise the mass to the height of your argument.
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John Locke
English Philosopher
Where all is but dream, reasoning and arguments are of no use, truth and knowledge nothing.
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Katharine Hepburn
American Actress
Marriage is a series of desperate arguments people feel passionately about.
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Edward de Bono
English Psychologist
Argument is meant to reveal the truth, not to create it.
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David Hume
Scottish Philosopher
Truth springs from argument amongst friends.
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Albert Schweitzer
German Theologian
My life is my argument.
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Graham Elliot
American Chef
Gray means being open-minded. I always look at the world that way; I'm able to hear both sides of an argument. I don't listen to opera, but I don't think it's good or bad; it's just its own thing. I can completely appreciate it.
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Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
A dark cloud is no sign that the sun has lost his light; and dark black convictions are no arguments that God has laid aside His mercy.
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Guy Verhofstadt
Belgian Statesman
Let us face it: in the world today, money and economic strength remain more powerful arguments than the number of people you represent.
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Hilary Mantel
English Writer
The more history I learnt, the less interested I got in winning arguments and the more interested in establishing the truth.
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George Henry Lewes
English Philosopher
If you feel yourself to be above the mass, speak so as to raise the mass to the height of your argument.
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John Locke
English Philosopher
Where all is but dream, reasoning and arguments are of no use, truth and knowledge nothing.
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Katharine Hepburn
American Actress
Marriage is a series of desperate arguments people feel passionately about.
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Edward de Bono
English Psychologist
Argument is meant to reveal the truth, not to create it.
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David Hume
Scottish Philosopher
Truth springs from argument amongst friends.
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Albert Schweitzer
German Theologian
My life is my argument.
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