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Grammar : Noun
Spell : ahr-gyuh-muh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑr gyə mənt

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Définition of arguments

Origin :
  • early 14c., "statements and reasoning in support of a proposition," from Old French arguement "reasoning, opinion; accusation, charge" (13c.), from Latin argumentum "evidence, ground, support, proof; a logical argument," from arguere "to argue" (see argue). Sense passed through "subject of contention" to "a quarrel," a sense formerly attached to argumentation.
  • noun verbal fight
  • noun effort to convince; presentation of support
Example sentences :
  • He went over once more the day's arguments for and against the novel emprise.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Arguments she has used to herself in his favour, and in his disfavour.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Tell me that you submit to my arguments, and do not reproach me for using such.
  • Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen
  • I am aware that these arguments are neither original nor new.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • She listened to all his arguments, but shook her head obstinately at their end.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • And he goes all over the arguments agin every time I take him to do about it.
  • Extract from : « Samantha Among the Brethren, Part 3. » by Josiah Allen's Wife (Marietta Holley)
  • And thus, my dear, have I set my mother's arguments before you.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • At least, this I will say, that all the arguments he then used with you, seemed to be just and right.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Secondly, I cannot perceive any force in the arguments on which this theory is founded.
  • Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume
  • Mr. Locke divides all arguments into demonstrative and probable.
  • Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume

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