argumentation meaning

UK US /ˌɑrɡjəmɛnˈteɪʃən/ 5 syllables

argumentation (noun): a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal.

argumentation has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

argumentation as a noun

  1. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
    • the argument over foreign aid goes on and on

    Synonyms: argument, debate

    Type of: discussion

    Kinds: logomachy

    Related forms: argue

  2. a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
    • I can't follow your line of reasoning

    Synonyms: logical argument, argument, line of reasoning, line

    Type of: reasoning

    Kinds: line of inquiry, casuistry, policy

    Related forms: argue

How to pronounce argumentation

argumentation is pronounced /ˌɑrɡjəmɛnˈteɪʃən/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.

Words that rhyme with argumentation

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AR · words ending in ON · 13-letter words

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