argumentation
argumentation Lexical Profile
argumentation Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The action or process of reasoning systematically in support of an idea, action, or theory.
"The professor praised the student's essay for its clear structure and rigorous argumentation."
The act or process of debating, disputing, or discussing a matter through opposing points of view.
"Hours of legal argumentation before the appellate court failed to resolve the constitutional dispute."
Word Nuance & Usage
Unlike 'argument', which can refer to an emotional quarrel or a single point of contention, 'argumentation' specifically denotes the formal, systematic process of logical reasoning and debate.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late Middle English period from Old French or directly from Latin argumentatio ('the bringing forward of proofs'), derived from the verb argumentari ('to adduce proof'), from argumentum ('evidence, proof').