Meaning : A fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true.
Example :
It was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true.
Synonyms : statement
Meaning : A contentious speech act. A dispute where there is strong disagreement.
Example :
They were involved in a violent argument.
Synonyms : arguing, contention, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation, tilt
Meaning : A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal.
Example :
The argument over foreign aid goes on and on.
Synonyms : argumentation, debate
Meaning : A summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie.
Example :
The editor added the argument to the poem.
Synonyms : literary argument
Meaning : (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program.
Synonyms : parameter
Meaning : A variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable. If f(x)=y, x is the independent variable.
Meaning : A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood. The methodical process of logical reasoning.
Example :
I can't follow your line of reasoning.
Synonyms : argumentation, line, line of reasoning, logical argument