English dictionary

argument

/'/A/rg/j//@/m/@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

noun.communication

Examples
It was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true.

Synonyms statement

Source: WordNet 3.0
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

noun.communication

Examples
They were involved in a violent argument.

Synonyms arguing contention contestation controversy disceptation disputation tilt

Source: WordNet 3.0
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

noun.communication

Examples
The argument over foreign aid goes on and on.

Synonyms argumentation debate

Source: WordNet 3.0
a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie

noun.communication

Examples
The editor added the argument to the poem.

Synonyms literary argument

Source: WordNet 3.0
(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

noun.communication

Synonyms parameter

Source: WordNet 3.0
a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable

noun.cognition

Source: WordNet 3.0
a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

noun.cognition

Synonyms argumentation line line of reasoning logical argument

Source: WordNet 3.0
Proof; evidence.

noun

Source: webster1913