- argument, argumentation, debate - a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
--1 is a kind of discussion, give-and-take, word
Derived forms: verb argue1, verb argue3 - argumentation, logical argument, line of reasoning, line - the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of reasoning"
--2 is a kind of reasoning, logical thinking, abstract thought
--2 has particulars: line of inquiry, line of questioning; casuistry; policyDerived forms: verb argue1, verb argue3