argumentation

Noun
  1. 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: argument, debate
  2. 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: argument, line, line of reasoning, logical argument

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