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Detailed Synonyms for argument in English

argument:

argument [the ~] noun

  1. the argument
    the argument
  2. the argument
    the conflict; the argument; the dispute; the row; the disagreement; the quarrel; the discord; the difference of opinion
  3. the argument
    the argument; the battle of words; the disputation; the quarrel; the disagreement; the verbal sword-play; the dispute; the squabble; the verbal duel; the debate; the verbal dispute
  4. the argument
    the plea bargain; the plea; the argument
  5. the argument
    the reasoning; the line of thought; the argument
  6. the argument
    the disagreement; the unease about; the discord; the argument
  7. the argument
    the argument; the counterargumentation
  8. the argument
    – a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning 1
    the line; the argument; the argumentation; the logical argument; the line of reasoning
    – a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning 1
  9. the argument
    – a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable 1
    the argument
    – a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable 1
  10. the argument
    – (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program 1
    the argument; the parameter
    – (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program 1
  11. the argument
    – a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie 1
    the argument; the literary argument
    – a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie 1
  12. the argument
    – a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true 1
    the statement; the argument
    – a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true 1
    • statement [the ~] noun
    • argument [the ~] noun
      • it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true1
  13. the argument
    – a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal 1
    the argument; the debate; the argumentation
    – a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal 1
  14. the argument
    – a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement 1
    the controversy; the argument; the arguing; the disputation; the tilt; the contestation; the disceptation; the contention
    – a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement 1
  15. the argument
    – A value that a function or a method uses to perform operations or calculations. The type of argument is specific to the function or method. Common arguments include numbers, text, cell references, and names. 2
    the argument
    – A value that a function or a method uses to perform operations or calculations. The type of argument is specific to the function or method. Common arguments include numbers, text, cell references, and names. 2

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Related Definitions for "argument":

  1. a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning1
  2. a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable1
  3. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program1
  4. a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie1
    • the editor added the argument to the poem1
  5. a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true1
    • it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true1
  6. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal1
    • the argument over foreign aid goes on and on1
  7. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement1
    • they were involved in a violent argument1
  8. A value that a function or a method uses to perform operations or calculations. The type of argument is specific to the function or method. Common arguments include numbers, text, cell references, and names.2

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