argumentative
Argumentative (adjective) means tending to argue or disagree, often over small things. Example: “He gets argumentative whenever anyone questions his plans.”
How to use argumentative
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither someone quarrelsome, or writing/speech built around making a case.
Word forms
more argumentative comparative, most argumentative superlative
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Etymology
From Latin argumentum plus -ive, via Old French argumentatif.
Rhymes for argumentative
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What does “argumentative” mean?
The word “argumentative” means tending to argue or disagree, often over small things. In plain terms, either someone quarrelsome, or writing/speech built around making a case.
How do you pronounce “argumentative”?
“Argumentative” is pronounced ahg-yuu-MEHN-tuh-tihv (/ˌɑɹɡjəˈmɛn(t)ətɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “argumentative” in a sentence?
Here is “argumentative” used in a sentence: “He gets argumentative whenever anyone questions his plans.”
What part of speech is “argumentative”?
“Argumentative” is an adjective.
Where does the word “argumentative” come from?
The word “argumentative” comes from Latin. From Latin argumentum plus -ive, via Old French argumentatif.
How many meanings does “argumentative” have?
“Argumentative” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: tending to argue or disagree, often over small things.