Arguments: meaning, definitions and examples
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arguments
[ หษหษกjสmษnts ]
in debate
A reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory.
Synonyms
justification, logic, reasoning
Examples of usage
- His arguments in favor of the death penalty were based on retribution and deterrence.
- She presented a compelling argument for increasing funding for public schools.
mathematics
A value or values that gives meaning to a function, equation, or expression.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The arguments of the function f(x) = 2x are the values of x.
- In the equation y = mx + c, m and c are the arguments of the equation.
Translations
Translations of the word "arguments" in other languages:
๐ต๐น argumentos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Argumente
๐ฎ๐ฉ argumen
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐัะณัะผะตะฝัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ argumenty
๐ฏ๐ต ่ญฐ่ซ
๐ซ๐ท arguments
๐ช๐ธ argumentos
๐น๐ท argรผmanlar
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ผ๊ฑฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุฌุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ argumenty
๐ธ๐ฐ argumenty
๐จ๐ณ ่ฎบๆฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ argumenti
๐ฎ๐ธ rรถk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดำะนะตะบัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแฃแแแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ arqumentlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ argumentos
Etymology
The word 'arguments' originates from the Latin word 'argumentum', which means 'evidence, ground, support'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including reasons presented in support of an idea or a set of values that give meaning to a function. The concept of arguments plays a crucial role in logic, mathematics, and everyday debates.
See also: argument, argumentatively, counterargument.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #2,484, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.
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