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Synonyms for argumentativeness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ahr-gyuh-men-tuh-tiv
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɑr gyəˈmɛn tə tɪv



Définition of argumentativeness

Origin :
  • mid-15c., "pertaining to arguments," from Old French argumentatif or directly from Latin argumentat-, past participle stem of argumentari (see argue) + -ive. Meaning "fond of arguing" is recorded from 1660s. Related: Argumentatively; argumentativeness.
  • noun argumentative state
Example sentences :
  • In this way I probably developed the strain of argumentativeness, or perhaps combativeness, which has always remained with me.
  • Extract from : « Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie » by Andrew Carnegie

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