How to Spell argument
argument
argument - noun
- The act or process of arguing, reasoning, or discussing : argumentation
- A coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view
- An angry quarrel or disagreement
- A reason given for or against a matter under discussion
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
"a defense attorney's closing argument"
argument - thesaurus
Synonyms: altercation, argle-bargle, argy-bargy, battle royal, bicker, brawl, contretemps, controversy
Etymology
Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin argūmentum, from arguere "to show, demonstrate" + -mentum -ment