ARGUMENTATIVE

argumentative

(adjective) given to or characterized by argument; “an argumentative discourse”; “argumentative to the point of being cantankerous”; “an intelligent but argumentative child”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

argumentative (comparative more argumentative, superlative most argumentative)

Of or relating to argumentation; specifically, presenting a logical argument or line of reasoning; argumentive, discursive.

Synonyms: argumentary (archaic), discursory

Prone to argue or dispute.

Synonym: Thesaurus:quarrelsome

Antonyms: nonargumentative, unargumentative

Source: Wiktionary

Ar`gu*men"ta*tive, a.

1. Consisting of, or characterized by, argument; containing a process of reasoning; as, an argumentative discourse.

2. Adductive as proof; indicative; as, the adaptation of things to their uses is argumentative of infinite wisdom in the Creator. [Obs.]

3. Given to argument; characterized by argument; disputatious; as, an argumentative writer. --Ar`gu*men"ta*tive*ly, adv.

– Ar`gu*men"ta*tive*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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