argument

/ˈɑrɡjəmənt/
noun
  1. A verbal disagreement or quarrel between people.
    • I don't want to start an argument over something so trivial.
    • The argument ended when both sides agreed to disagree.
    • They had a heated argument about politics at dinner.
  2. A reason or set of reasons given to support or oppose an idea or action.
    • Her main argument was that the project would save money in the long run.
    • The scientist presented a strong argument for renewable energy.
    • What is the best argument against raising taxes?
  3. A summary of the subject or plot of a book, play, or other work.
    • Each chapter begins with a short argument of what follows.
    • The argument of the novel is a young girl's journey through a magical land.
    • The play's argument was printed in the program.
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