ARGUMENTATIVELY

disputatiously, argumentatively

(adverb) in a disputatious manner

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

argumentatively (comparative more argumentatively, superlative most argumentatively)

In an argumentative manner.

Source: Wiktionary


ARGUMENTATIVE

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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(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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