argumentative — given to expressing divergent or opposite views; quarrelsome
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: given to expressing divergent or opposite views; quarrelsome
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɑːrɡjəˈmentətɪv/
Example Sentences
- My cat becomes argumentative when I suggest it's bath time.
- The argumentative student challenged every point the professor made.
- He wrote an argumentative paper defending the right of penguins to wear tuxedos.
argumentative
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɑːrɡjəˈmentətɪv/]
given to expressing divergent or opposite views; quarrelsome
He gets argumentative whenever someone mentions politics at dinner.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'argumentum' meaning 'proof' or 'evidence', derived from 'arguere' meaning 'to make clear or assert'. The suffix '-ative' means 'tending to' or 'characterized by'.
Breakdown
argue (from Latin arguere, to assert) + -ment (noun suffix) + -ative (tending to) = argumentative (tending to argue or dispute)
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📝Examples
“My cat becomes argumentative when I suggest it's bath time.”
“The argumentative student challenged every point the professor made.”
“He wrote an argumentative paper defending the right of penguins to wear tuxedos.”
“Her argumentative nature made family dinners quite entertaining.”
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