Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Argument.
How to pronounce argument:
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Argument - as a noun
A fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
Example: "It was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true"
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A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Example: "They were involved in a violent argument"
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A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
Example: "The argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
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A summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
Example: "The editor added the argument to the poem"
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(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
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A variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
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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Argument - as a verb
(nnes) to put forward as an argument; to argue.
Example Sentences
"He got into a heated argument with his brother over the remote control."
"The lawyer made a strong argument in defense of his client."
"They had an argument about whether to go on vacation or save the money."
"The couple had a loud argument that could be heard by the neighbors."
"Her argument was based on solid evidence and logical reasoning."
Word Game Points
Is ARGUMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, argument is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ARGUMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is ARGUMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, argument is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordARGUMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is ARGUMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, argument is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordARGUMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.