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arguments

 

[ หˆษ‘หษกjสŠmษ™nts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

mathematics

A value or values that gives meaning to a function, equation, or expression.

Synonyms

input, parameter, variable

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.
Context #3 | Verb

persuasion

To give reasons or evidence in support of an idea, action or theory.

Synonyms

debate, discuss, reason

Examples of usage

  • She argued that the new policy would benefit all employees.
  • The students argued for a later curfew citing academic benefits.

Translations

Translations of the word "arguments" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น argumentos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฐเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Argumente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ argumen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ะณัƒะผะตะฝั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ argumenty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ญฐ่ซ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arguments

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ argumentos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท argรผmanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ผ๊ฑฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฌุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ argumenty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ argumenty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎบๆฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ argumenti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรถk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะนะตะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒฃแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arqumentlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ argumentos

Word origin

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.