argumentation

noun

ˌär-gyə-mən-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce argumentation (audio)
Definition of argumentationnext
as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue the matter is not subject to argumentation; my decision is final

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Recent Examples of argumentation However, this line of argumentation leaves unacknowledged the ways in which professionalization and academic exploration are importantly intertwined, rather than at odds. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 As befits a logical proof, Gödel’s argumentation was very abstract and high-level. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 May 2026 Through memorization, students begin to mimic the best that is in authors, employing their patterns of thought, lines of argumentation, and knowledge in their own thinking and academic work. — Daniel Buck, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for argumentation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argumentation
  1. discussion
  2. debate
  3. consultation
  4. consult
Noun
  • When leaders focus too heavily on their own agenda, however, the discussion can quickly become transactional, leaving one or both sides without a clear sense of value or progress.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Adding pace to their attacks In some respects, this point harks back to discussions people were having last summer.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of discussion
Noun
  • Two of the three major GOP candidates for Minnesota governor faced off in a debate on Friday night, 11 days before the August primary.
    — Esme Murphy, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Just months after the Charlotte region’s transportation board voted to kill support for the Interstate 77 South Toll lane project, talks of community investments that could be brought forth by the controversial project has reignited the debate.
    — DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of debate
Noun
  • An imminent showdown That’s exactly what critics say makes the structure look less like a genuine consultation and more like leverage.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 31 July 2026
  • No subsequent consultation process, however well intentioned, can replace early engagement with the appropriate FIFA bodies and the football family.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of consultation
Noun
  • Mark Vrtiska does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
    — Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • In these cases, Hirsch recommends coming in at least six months in advance for an initial consult and injectable treatments.
    — Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 23 July 2026
Definition of consult

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“Argumentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argumentation. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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