Translation
argument, reasoning, plot
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Word origin
From Latin argumentum ('proof, evidence, subject matter'), from arguere ('to make clear, to argue'). The literary sense of plot developed from the idea of the matter a work sets out.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- argumentum
- English cognates
- argument, argue
Grammar
Examples
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His argument did not convince me at all.
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The plot of the film is very original.
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You need solid arguments to win the debate.
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I did not quite understand the plot of the book.
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Each one defended their position with good arguments.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 29, lesson 10: argumento, flecha, avanzado and 7 more words.