argument

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
  2. noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
  3. noun a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

Etymology

From Middle English argument, from Anglo-Norman and Old French arguement, from Latin argumentum. The English word is analysable as argue + -ment. Doublet of argumentum. Displaced native Old English racu and ġeflit.

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Synonyms

statement

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