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Argumentation - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'Argumentation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Argumentation [ n.]
- The act of forming reasons, making inductions, drawing conclusions, and applying them to the case in discussion; the operation of inferring propositions, not known or admitted as true, from facts or principles known, admitted, or proved to be true.
- Debate; discussion.

Meaning of 'Argumentation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . argumentation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
Example in sentence:
  • I can't follow your line of reasoning
Meaning (2):
- a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
Example in sentence:
  • the argument over foreign aid goes on and on