argumentation

noun

ar·​gu·​men·​ta·​tion ˌär-gyə-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

1

: the act or process of forming reasons and of drawing conclusions and applying them to a case in discussion

2

: debate, discussion

Synonyms

• discussion
• debate
• consultation
• consult
• talk
• argument

Examples of argumentation in a Sentence

He tried to use argumentation to convince his opponents, rather than force.

the matter is not subject to argumentation; my decision is final

Recent Examples on the Web

Students study logic, ethics, critical thinking, and argumentation. —Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025

Here Flint responds to a review forum on her book The Transatlantic Indian (2009) and reflects on the work’s argumentation, interdisciplinary methodology, and contribution to transatlantic studies. —Abby Clayton, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2025

That’s a shock for some who haven’t heard that line of argumentation previously. —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025

The idea is that they are prodded into using generative AI for the overt purpose of argumentation. —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for argumentation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration