Kilo Lingo

/ˈɑːɡjumənt/

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Translation

An angry talk between people who do not agree; also a reason you give for an idea.

Word origin

From Latin argumentum, from arguere, to make clear or prove.

Origin
Latin
Root
arguere
English cognates
argue

Grammar

Gender
Pluralarguments

Examples

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An argument is an angry talk between people who disagree.

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You "have" an argument with someone.

earlier.

Here "argument" means a reason that supports an idea, with no anger at all.

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This word is part of lesson 41.