Argument

Quick meaning: Argument is a noun meaning (countable, also figuratively) A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

Meaning

(countable, also figuratively) A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

More Meanings

1. (countable) A process of reasoning; argumentation.
2. (countable) A verbal dispute; a quarrel.
3. (by extension, humorous or euphemistic) Any dispute, altercation, or collision.
4. (countable, linguistics) Any of the phrases that bear a syntactic connection to the verb of a clause.
5. The independent variable of a function.
6. The phase of a complex number.
7. (countable) An abstract or summary of the content of a literary work such as a book, a poem or a major section such as a chapter, included in the work before the content itself; (figuratively) the contents themselves.

Example Sentences

The neighbours got into an argument about the branches of the trees that extended over the fence.

I shuddered when I thought of the possible consequences of my consent; but I felt that there was some justice in his argument.

For if the Idea be not agreed on, betwixt the Speaker and Hearer, for which the Words ſtand, the Argument is not about Things, but Names.

If I would broach the veſſels of my loue, / And try the argument of hearts, by borrowing, / Men, and mens fortunes, could I frankely vſe / As I can bid thee ſpeake.

Word Forms

• arguments
• arguement
• argumenting
• argumented
• argumentest
• argumentedst
• argumenteth

Synonyms for argument

Depending on context, synonyms include assertion, basis, claim, contention, proof, argy-bargy.

Antonyms for argument

Common opposites include recantation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include statement, debate, controversy, contestation, contention, arguing.

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