argument

Noun
  1. A fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true (synset 106661469)
    "it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true"
    is a type of: evidence - an indication that makes something evident
    subtypes:
    • proof - a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it
    • counterargument - an argument offered in opposition to another argument
    • pro - an argument in favor of a proposal
    • con - an argument opposed to a proposal
    • case - a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument
    • clincher, determiner, determining factor - an argument that is conclusive
    • adducing - citing as evidence or proof
    • last word - the final statement in a verbal argument
    • specious argument - an argument that appears good at first view but is really fallacious
    same as: statement
  2. A contentious speech act;
    A dispute where there is strong disagreement (synset 107197811)
    "they were involved in a violent argument"
    is a type of: conflict, difference, difference of opinion, dispute - a disagreement or argument about something important
    subtypes:
    • argle-bargle, argy-bargy - a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument
    • firestorm - an outburst of controversy
    • sparring - an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
    • polemic - a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
    • fight - an intense verbal dispute
    same as: arguing, contention, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation, tilt
  3. A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal (synset 107155686)
    "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
    is a type of: discussion, give-and-take, word - an exchange of views on some topic
    subtypes: logomachy - argument about words or the meaning of words
    same as: argumentation, debate
  4. A summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie (synset 106479351)
    "the editor added the argument to the poem"
    is a type of: sum-up, summary - a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
    same as: literary argument
  5. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program (synset 106367706)
    referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
    is a type of:
    same as: parameter
  6. A variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable;
    If f(x)=y, x is the independent variable (synset 105866365)
    is a type of: variable, variable quantity - a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
  7. A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood;
    The methodical process of logical reasoning (synset 105781046)
    "I can't follow your line of reasoning"
    is a type of: abstract thought, logical thinking, reasoning - thinking that is coherent and logical
    subtypes:
    • line of inquiry, line of questioning - an ordering of questions so as to develop a particular argument
    • casuistry - argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading
    • policy - a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government
    same as: argumentation, line, line of reasoning, logical argument

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