argument — a disagreement or dispute between two or more people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a disagreement or dispute between two or more people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːrɡjumənt/
Example Sentences
- My cat and dog had an argument over who gets the sunny spot on the couch.
- She presented a convincing argument for working from home on Fridays.
- The couple's argument about what to watch on Netflix lasted longer than most movies.
argument
NOUN[/ˈɑːrɡjumənt/]
a disagreement or dispute between two or more people
Their argument over the last slice of pizza got loud at dinner.
ARGU (clash) + MENT (state) — by forcing their different ideas into a violent ARGU (clash), they entered a stressful MENT (state) of an argument.
After reading the controversial document next to the city monument, the two leaders got into a fierce argument.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'argumentum' meaning 'proof' or 'evidence', derived from 'arguere' meaning 'to make clear' or 'to prove'. The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
arg- (Latin 'arguere': to make clear/prove) + -ment (suffix forming nouns from verbs, indicating action or result) = argument
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat and dog had an argument over who gets the sunny spot on the couch.”
“She presented a convincing argument for working from home on Fridays.”
“The couple's argument about what to watch on Netflix lasted longer than most movies.”
“The professor's argument against the new policy was well-researched and thorough.”
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