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argument
A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
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noun
A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
“I can't follow your line of reasoning”
noun
A variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable
“If f(x)=y, x is the independent variable”
noun
(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
noun
A summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
“The editor added the argument to the poem”
noun
A fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
“It was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true”
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A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
“The argument over foreign aid goes on and on”
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A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
“They were involved in a violent argument”
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I can't follow your line of reasoning
If f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
The editor added the argument to the poem
It was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true
The argument over foreign aid goes on and on
They were involved in a violent argument
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