Argument

/ˈɑːɡjuːmənt/

/ˈɑɹɡjəmənt/

Argument

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

synonyms : arguing

a reason or sets of reasons presented to show the correctness or falsehood of an action or idea

(grammar) any of the noun phrases in a clause that complete the meaning of the predicate

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

synonyms : statement

a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie

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

a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

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

synonyms : parameter

Examples

1. These arguments provide the foundation for Simmel's account of the contradictory nature of modern life.

2. Their constant arguments are causing problems in the relationship.

3. The lawyer presented the right argument in court.

4. Their small fight about the TV remote turned into a huge argument.