argumentation

Noun

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; “the argument over foreign aid goes on and on”
- Synonyms
  - argument
  - debate
- Less specific
  - discussion
  - give-and-take
  - word
- More specific
  - logomachy
- Related
  - argue
  - contend
  - debate
  - fence
  - debate
  - deliberate
  - debate
  - argue
  - reason
  - argue
  - indicate
  - argue
  - reason
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”
- Synonyms
  - logical argument
  - argument
  - line of reasoning
  - line
- Less specific
  - reasoning
  - logical thinking
  - abstract thought
- More specific
  - line of inquiry
  - line of questioning
  - casuistry
  - policy
- Related
  - argue
  - reason
  - argue
  - indicate