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ARGUMENTATION
argumentation, logical argument, argument, line of reasoning, line
(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”
argument, argumentation, debate
(noun) a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; “the argument over foreign aid goes on and on”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
argumentation (usually uncountable, plural argumentations)
Inference based on reasoning from given propositions.
An exchange of arguments
The addition of arguments to a model; parameterization.
Source: Wiktionary
Ar`gu*men*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. argumentatio, from argumentari: cf. F. argumentation.]
1. 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. Which manner of argumentation, how false and naught it is, . . . every man that hath with perceiveth. Tyndale.
2. Debate; discussion.
Syn.
– Reasoning; discussion; controversy. See Reasoning.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SUPERIORITY
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