Argument Definition & Meaning
argument
- noun
- a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true; "it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true"
- a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
- a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
- a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie; "the editor added the argument to the poem"
- (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
- a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
- a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of reasoning"
"Argument" in song lyrics
See how argument is used in real songs:
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"letting the wind push and shove in my dreads as if it's an argument"
Arrested Development — Fountain of Youth -
"There's an, air of fraudulent in each and every argument"
Atherton f/ Whitney — Good Gone -
"Comparing me to another's going to lead to an argument"
The Beatnuts f/ Greg Nice — No Escapin' This
Words that rhyme with argument
Usage tips for "argument"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "argument" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for argument to find words that pair well.