Argumentation — meaning in English

English meaning

• argument noun A reason or set of reasons given to support a conclusion.
• rationale noun The set of reasons or logical basis behind a decision or action.
• reasoning noun The process of thinking through something logically to reach a conclusion.

Senses

Argumentation is used for these senses in English:

• argument (countable) A process of reasoning; argumentation.
• rationale An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
• reasoning (uncountable) The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises, abstract thought, ratiocination; (countable) any instance of this, especially as a process leading to an action, motive.

argument — full definition

1. noun A reason or set of reasons given to support a conclusion.
2. noun A heated disagreement between people.
3. noun In computing, a value passed into a function or command.

Related German words