adjective
argumentative
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adjective
1
Tending to argue or disagree, often over small things.
"He gets argumentative whenever anyone questions his plans."
2
Relating to or presenting a structured argument.
"The essay uses an argumentative style to build its case."
How to Use Argumentative
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither someone quarrelsome, or writing/speech built around making a case.
Common pairings
argumentative essay
argumentative tone
Word Forms
more argumentative comparative, most argumentative superlative
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Etymology
From Latin argumentum plus -ive, via Old French argumentatif.