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
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
26 November 2024
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by AlcaldĂa Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de BolĂvar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.
