argumentative
ˌɑːrɡjəˈmɛntətɪv
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Definition of argumentative - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
quarrelsomeinclined to argue or dispute frequently
  • She is known for her argumentative nature.
contentious disputatious quarrelsome
2.
logicTECH.related to presenting logical argumentsTECH.
  • The essay was highly argumentative in its approach.
logical rational reasoned
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Expressions with argumentative

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essay that argues a position using reasons and evidence
She wrote an argumentative essay about climate change.

Origin of argumentative

Latin, argumentum (evidence)

Terms with argumentative included in their meaning

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argumentative
inclined to argue or discuss
argumentative
engaged in frequent arguments or disputes
argumentative
person who often argues or causes conflict
feistyadj.
argumentative
ready to argue or fight
argumentative shield
justification or argument to counter opposing views
argumentative
showing a tendency to argue or fight
argumentative
inclined to argue or fight frequently
verbal exchange
exchange words in a casual or argumentative way

Examples of argumentative in a sentence

  • The meeting was disrupted by an argumentative participant.
  • Her style of writing is very argumentative.
  • The debate team presented an argumentative case.

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  1. French:querelleur, raisonné, ...
  2. German:streitlustig, ...
  3. Italian:polemico, argomentativo, ...
  4. Spanish:argumentativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:argumentativo, ...
  6. Chinese:好争吵的, 有逻辑性的, ...
  7. Japanese:議論好きな, 論理的な, ...
  8. Arabic:جَدَلِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:וּוכְחָנִי, טִיעוּנִי, ...
  10. Russian:спорный, аргументированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сварливий, аргументований, ...
  12. Hindi:विवादप्रिय, तर्कपूर्ण, ...
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