argument

A noun referring to a reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action, or theory, or a verbal exchange of opposing views.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее причину или ряд причин, приводимых в поддержку идеи, действия или теории, или словесный обмен противоположными мнениями.esSustantivo que designa una razón o conjunto de razones presentadas en apoyo de una idea, acción o teoría, o un intercambio verbal de opiniones contrarias.frNom désignant une raison ou un ensemble de raisons avancées pour soutenir une idée, une action ou une théorie, ou un échange verbal d'opinions opposées.deSubstantiv, das einen Grund oder eine Reihe von Gründen bezeichnet, die zur Unterstützung einer Idee, Handlung oder Theorie angeführt werden, oder einen verbalen Austausch gegensätzlicher Meinungen.ptSubstantivo que designa uma razão ou conjunto de razões apresentadas para defender uma ideia, ação ou teoria; também se refere a uma troca verbal de opiniões contrárias, discussão ou disputa.zh表示支持某一观点、行动或理论的理由或一系列理由，也指双方持相反意见的言语交锋或争论。arاسم يدل على سبب أو مجموعة أسباب تُقدَّم لدعم فكرة أو فعل أو نظرية، أو على تبادل لفظي بين آراء متعارضة.

1. Disagreement or quarrel A2 formal

   A verbal exchange of opposing views, often angry or heated.

   • They had a heated argument about politics.
   • The argument ended with both sides agreeing to disagree.
   • She avoided arguments to keep the peace.

   ruСпорesDiscusión o peleafrDispute ou querelledeStreitptDiscussãozh争论arجِدَال

   Синонимы: altercationclashdisagreementdisputefightquarrelrowsquabbletiffwrangle

   Антонимы: accordagreementconcordconsensusharmony

2. Reason or justification B1 formal

   A set of reasons given to support a point of view or persuade others.

   • He presented a strong argument for renewable energy.
   • The lawyer's argument convinced the jury.
   • Her argument was based on solid evidence.

   ruАргументesArgumento (razón o justificación)frArgument (raison ou justification)deArgumentptArgumentozh论点arحُجَّة

   Синонимы: basiscontentiondefenseexplanationjustificationline of reasoningplearationalereasonreasoning

3. Topic or theme B2 formal

   The subject matter or central idea of a discussion, book, or speech.

   • The main argument of the novel is about justice.
   • The professor outlined the argument of the essay.
   • The argument of the film explores human nature.

   ruТемаestema o asuntofrSujet ou thèmedeThemaptTemazh主题arالموضوع

   Синонимы: gistmattersubjectsubject matterthemethrusttopic

• arguments plural form
• arguments' possessive plural form
• argument's possessive singular form