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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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