US /ˌɑrɡjəmɛnˈteɪʃən/ UK /ˌɑːɡjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/
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  1. 1
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    the action or process of reasoning systematically in support of an idea or position

    Her dense argumentation left no room for the opposing counsel to maneuver.

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From Latin argumentationem, from argumentari ('to adduce proof, reason'), from argumentum ('proof, evidence'), from arguere ('to make clear, prove').

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