counterargument — an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkaʊntər ˌɑːrɡjumənt/
Example Sentences
- His counterargument was so weak that everyone in the debate club started laughing.
- The lawyer's brilliant counterargument completely destroyed the prosecution's case.
- When mom said 'no pizza for dinner,' I prepared my best counterargument: 'But it's basically bread and vegetables!'
counterargument
NOUN[/ˈkaʊntər ˌɑːrɡjumənt/]
an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument
A counterargument speaker challenges claims with opposing evidence on stage
A counterargument is the art of debate where evidence and reason meet, creating dynamic tension that sharpens the truth
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'counter-' (from Latin 'contra' meaning 'against') combined with 'argument' (from Latin 'argumentum' meaning 'proof' or 'evidence'). The term emerged in English to describe an opposing argument or rebuttal.
Breakdown
counter- (against) + argument (from Latin 'arguere' meaning 'to argue' + '-ment' suffix for noun) = counterargument
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📝Examples
“His counterargument was so weak that everyone in the debate club started laughing.”
“The lawyer's brilliant counterargument completely destroyed the prosecution's case.”
“When mom said 'no pizza for dinner,' I prepared my best counterargument: 'But it's basically bread and vegetables!'”
“In academic writing, you should acknowledge potential counterarguments to strengthen your thesis.”
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