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disputation

Disputation (noun) means the act of disputing; a dispute or argument.

noun
1
The act of disputing; a dispute or argument.
2
A rhetorical exercise in which parties reason in opposition to each other over a belief or proposition.
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Etymology

English dispute + -ation, from Old French disputation, from Latin disputatio.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of disputation?

"disputation" (noun) means the act of disputing; a dispute or argument.

What are the different meanings of disputation?

"disputation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of disputing; a dispute or argument; 2. A rhetorical exercise in which parties reason in opposition to each other over a belief or proposition.

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