argumentation

[ ahr-gyuh-men-tey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the process of developing or presenting an argument; reasoning.
2. discussion; debate; disputation:

   The lengthy argumentation tired many listeners.

3. a discussion dealing with a controversial point.
4. the setting forth of reasons together with the conclusion drawn from them.
5. the premises and conclusion so set forth.
6. argument ( def 5 ).

argumentation

/ ˌɑːɡjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the process of reasoning methodically
2. a less common word for argument argument

Other Words From

• argu·men·tatious adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of argumentation¹

1400–50; late Middle English argumentacioun (< Middle French ) < Latin argūmentātiōn- (stem of argūmentātiō ). See argument, -ation

Example Sentences

"I noticed she had a keen sense of argumentation," she said.

From BBC

“We think this is a horrible line of argumentation that would have a devastating and chilling effect on protesters,” Sykes said.

From Los Angeles Times

"Those who firmly believe in the correctness and justice of their positions are never hesitant to engage in constructive argumentation and debate," he said.

From BBC

For more than 2,000 years, Euclid’s text was the paradigm of mathematical argumentation and reasoning.

From New York Times

For her first term on the high court, Justice Jackson displayed an incredible acumen for impassioned legal advocacy and effective argumentation.

From Salon