1. Noun
The act of forming reasons, making inductions, drawing conclusions, and applying them to the case in discussion; the operation of inferring propositions, not known or admitted as true, from facts or principles known, admitted, or proved to be true.
2. Noun
Debate; discussion.
3. Noun
The way an argument is built using claims, reasons and evidence.
The structured process of developing and supporting a reasoned position. Use for the overall construction of reasoning rather than for a disagreement.
“The chapter analyses the argumentation used to justify the proposed reform.”
Use for the overall construction of reasoning rather than for a disagreement
4. Noun
a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of reasoning"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
5. Noun
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
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