argumentative

/ˌɑːɡjʊˈmɛntətɪv/ /ˌɑɹɡjəˈmɛn(t)ətɪv/

Meanings

adjective

Of or relating to argumentation; specifically, presenting a logical argument or line of reasoning; argumentive, discursive.

Examples :

"The professor's lecture was very argumentative, presenting a clear and logical case for her theory. "

adjective

Prone to argue or dispute.

Examples :

"My brother is very argumentative and always tries to prove me wrong, even about small things. "

character attitude human mind

Related Words

lecture noun

/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/

A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

"During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture."

logical adjective

/ˈlɒdʒɪkəɫ/ /ˈlɑdʒɪkəɫ/

In agreement with the principles of logic.

"The teacher's explanation of the math problem was logical and easy to follow. "

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

argumentation noun

/ˌɑːrɡjumɛnˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɑːrɡjəmɛnˈteɪʃən/

Inference based on reasoning from given propositions.

"His chain of argumentation is flawed."

discursive adjective

/dɪsˈkɜː(ɹ)sɪv/

(of speech or writing) Tending to digress from the main point; rambling.

"The professor's lecture was so discursive that students had trouble understanding the main topic. "

presenting verb

/prɪˈzɛntɪŋ/ /priˈzɛntɪŋ/

To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.

"to present an envoy to the king"

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

argument noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

reasoning verb

/ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/

To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational

"My sister reasoned that if she studied harder, she would get a better grade on her test. "

dispute noun

/ˈdɪs.pjuːt/ /dɪsˈpjuːt/

An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.

"The dispute over who cleaned the kitchen last night led to a family argument. "