argument argument /ˈɑːrgjəmənt/

noun

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