Disputation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˌpjuːˈteɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Disputation is a noun meaning The act of disputing; a dispute or argument.
Meaning
The act of disputing; a dispute or argument.
More Meanings
- A rhetorical exercise in which parties reason in opposition to each other over a belief or proposition.
Example Sentences
And like the battles fought over baptism by sprinkling as opposed to total immersion, these modern-day disputations can be tedious.
Word Forms
- disputations
Synonyms for disputation
Depending on context, synonyms include debate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include debate, dispute, disagreement, debating, altercation, contestation.
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