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argumenta 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/

Korean meaning: 논쟁, 말다툼

Korean pronunciation: **아**규먼트

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

argument concept
💡 Concept

Their argument over the last slice of pizza got loud at dinner.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɑːrɡjumənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɑːɡjumənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootargu
Suffix--ment

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.

🎵Rhyme

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🔗Collocations

strong argument
heated argument
make an argument
settle an argument
win an argument
logical argument

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

disputedebatedisagreementquarrelreasoning

Antonyms

agreementconsensusharmony

Related

argueargumentativeargumentationlogicevidence

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