third man argument
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Definition of third man argument - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
philosophyTECH. philosophical argument against Platonic Forms causing infinite regressTECH.
- The third man argument challenges Plato's theory of Forms.
- Scholars often debate the third man argument.
- The third man argument poses a challenge to idealism.
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Expressions with third
base that a runner must touch third in baseball
The player slid into third base just in time..
group ranked lower in a hierarchy
She was part of the third string in the project.
intense questioning or interrogation
He gave her the third degree about her whereabouts last night..
unwanted person joining a couple
She didn't want to be a third wheel on their date.
happening for three consecutive years
She won the award for the third year running.
be intensely questioned or interrogated
After missing curfew, she got the third degree from her parents.
question someone very intensely or for a long time
The teacher gave the third degree to the late student.
success comes after two failures
Don't worry if you fail twice, third time is a charm.
express belief that third attempt will succeed after two failures
She failed twice, but the third time is the charm!
achieving success after two failures
She finally passed the exam on her third time lucky.
belief that the third attempt will succeed
After two failed exams, he said, 'Third time's a charm.'
success comes after two failures
Don't worry if you fail twice, third time's the charm.
ability to see beyond the obvious or into hidden truths
Her third eye helped her perceive the truth in the situation..
topic considered dangerous to discuss
Social security is often seen as a third rail in politics.
used to refer to various unspecified things or people
She talked about this, that, and the third all day..
third timed period in a game divided into four parts
The team scored twice in the third quarter to take the lead.
ranked or positioned as number three in a list
The in third place team received bronze medals.
ranking third in quality or preference
She was the third best player on the team.
in the position before the last two in a list
He finished in the third from last place.
coming before the second last in a sequence
He finished in the third last position in the race.
someone not directly involved in a conversation
I told the story to John as if he were a third person.
position after the second in a competition or sequence
She was thrilled to win third place in the race..
ranking third in a sequence or competition
He finished in third position in the race.
on the third occasion something happens or is done
He finally won the race third time around.
Expressions with man
figure made of straw to scare birds
The farmer placed a straw man in the field.
lead singer of a band
The front man energized the crowd with his dynamic performance..
person who is physically ill or unwell
The sick man stayed in bed all day.
emotionally devastated person due to hardships
After the loss, he became a broken man.
someone who prefers doing things rather than thinking or talking about them
He was known as a man of action, always leading the charge on new projects..
affectionate term for a dog
Dogs are often called man's best friend for their loyalty.
very large or tall man
He was a giant of a man, towering over everyone.
act maturely and avoid petty retaliation or arguments
He decided to be the bigger man and walked away.
cannot judge person accurately by appearance or clothing
Clothes don't make the man, so look beyond his suit.
he is the right person for the job
If you need help with computers, he's your man.
man who is charming and enjoys being with women
He is known as a ladies' man at every party.
small alien with green skin
The movie featured a little green man from Mars.
having the courage or strength to do something
He was man enough to admit his mistake.
someone who keeps promises and commitments
John is a man of his word; he always keeps his promises.
fictional superhero known for strength and invulnerability
Superman is often called the man of steel.
best player in a sports match
He was named man of the match for his performance.
man who is very important or getting attention right now
He is the man of the moment after his big win.
leader who represents the interests of ordinary people
He was elected because he is seen as a man of the people.
expresses hope for a fair competition outcome
Before the race, he said, 'May the best man win.'
area between opposing forces where no control is exercised
During the ceasefire, soldiers cautiously entered no man's land to negotiate.
person different from others in a group
In our team, John is the odd man out.
one man accompanied by his dog literally
One man and his dog walked down the street.
focus on the ball or play, not the opponent personally
Players should always play the ball, not the man during matches.
trusted assistant in work or tasks
He is the CEO's right-hand man in all projects.
Expressions with argument
in a way that cannot be disputed
The evidence is beyond argument.
very strong point that convinces others in a debate
Her killer argument won the debate for the team.
heated argument that goes back and forth between people
They had a ding-dong argument about politics last night.
very strong argument lacking subtlety or finesse
His sledgehammer argument left no room for doubt.
change the meaning of an argument
He tried to twist the argument to suit his needs.
information or evidence used to support a point
She gathered ammunition for the argument to strengthen her case.
considering a hypothetical situation for discussion
Let's say, for argument's sake, we win the lottery.
find flaws in someone's reasoning or argument
She managed to knock holes in his argument during the debate.
the argument is not convincing or valid
In the debate, she said your argument doesn't hold.
used to introduce a hypothetical scenario for discussion
Let's assume, for the sake of argument, that he is right.
argument is not effective or strong
The lawyer's argument doesn't hold good in court.
not tolerate any disagreement or opposition
The manager brooks no argument when it comes to safety rules.
keep from entering, or stop from starting, a quarrel
I tried to keep the meeting calm and avoid an argument.
start having a disagreement with someone using words
They often get into an argument about politics.
be defeated in a verbal dispute
She felt frustrated after losing an argument with her friend.
emerge victorious in a verbal dispute
He always tries to win an argument, no matter the topic.
verbal fight between people filled with strong emotion or anger
They got into a heated argument about politics at dinner.
statement or series of statements for a conclusion
Her logical argument convinced the committee to approve the project.
disagreement that continues for a long time
They have a running argument about politics.
argument lacking strong evidence or logic
His weak argument failed to convince the jury.
willing to listen to different opinions or ideas
She is open to argument about the new plan.
hypothetical scenario for discussion purposes
Let's assume, for argument's sake, that we win the lottery.
stop discussing the argument further
After hours of debate, they let the argument rest there.
first presentation of a position in a debate
Her opening argument set the tone for the discussion.
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- French:argument du troisième homme, ...
- German:Drittes-Mann-Argument, ...
- Italian:argomento del terzo uomo, ...
- Spanish:argumento del tercer hombre, ...
- Portuguese:argumento do terceiro homem, ...
- Chinese:第三人论证, ...
- Japanese:第三の人論証, ...
- Arabic:حُجّة الرَّجُل الثّالِث, ...
- Hebrew:טִיעוּן הָאִישׁ הַשְּׁלִישִׁי, ...
- Russian:аргумент третьего человека, ...
- Ukrainian:аргумент третьої людини, ...
- Hindi:थर्ड मैन आर्गुमेंट, ...
- Bengali:তৃতীয় ব্যক্তি যুক্তি, ...
- Catalan:argument del tercer home, ...
- Czech:argument třetího člověka, ...
- Danish:tredjemandsargumentet, ...
- Dutch:derde man argument, ...
- Greek:επιχείρημα του τρίτου ανθρώπου, ...
- Hungarian:harmadik ember érv, ...
- Khmer:អាគុយម៉ង់មនុស្សទីបី, ...
- Korean:제3자 논증, ...
- Persian:استدلال مرد سوم, ...
- Polish:argument trzeciego człowieka, ...
- Portuguese (BR):argumento do terceiro homem, ...
- Romanian:argumentul celui de-al treilea om, ...
- Swedish:tredje mannen-argumentet, ...
- Thai:ข้อโต้แย้งบุรุษที่สาม, ...
- Turkish:üçüncü adam argümanı, ...
- Vietnamese:lập luận người thứ ba, ...
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