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Webster 1913 Edition
Argumentative
Arˊgu-men′ta-tive
,Adj.
1.
Consisting of, or characterized by, argument; containing a process of reasoning;
as, an
. argumentative
discourse2.
Adductive as proof; indicative;
as, the adaptation of things to their uses is
. argumentative
of infinite wisdom in the Creator[Obs.]
3.
Given to argument; characterized by argument; disputatious;
–as, an
. argumentative
writerArˊgu-men′ta-tive-ly
, adv.
Arˊgu-men′ta-tive-ness
, Noun.
Webster 1828 Edition
Argumentative
ARGUMENT'ATIVE
,Adj.
1.
Consisting of argument; containing a process of reasoning; as an argumentative discourse.2.
Showing reasons for; as, the adaptation of things to their uses is argumentative of infinite wisdom in the Creator.Definition 2024
argumentative
argumentative
English
Adjective
argumentative (comparative more argumentative, superlative most argumentative)
Synonyms
- See also Wikisaurus:quarrelsome
Related terms
Translations
prone to argue or dispute
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See also
External links
- argumentative in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- argumentative in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911