Counterargument
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Counterargument is a noun meaning An argument that is opposed to another argument.
Meaning
An argument that is opposed to another argument.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: rebuttal, refutation
One argument is that "the virus has changed everything" and that people will work from home and travel much less, easing capacity pressures. But there is a counter argument whereby we may all discover that, longer-term, many jobs cannot after all be effectively carried out from home indefinitely.
Word Forms
- counterarguments
Synonyms for counterargument
Depending on context, synonyms include rebuttal, refutation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include counterreason, counteradvocacy, opposition, counterprotest, counterproject, counteropposition.
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