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   argumentative

   /ˌɑːɡjʊˈmɛntətɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. given to arguing: "an argumentative child"
   • 2. using or characterized by systematic reasoning: "the highest standards of argumentative rigour"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French argumentatif, -ive or late Latin argumentativus, from argumentari ‘conduct an argument’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. argumentatively adverb
   • 2. argumentativeness noun

   Scrabble Points: 19

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishARGUMENTATIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   (Definition of argumentative from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) argumentative | American Dictionary. adjective. us / ˌɑr·ɡjəˈmen·tə·t̬ɪv / Add to word list. quick to disagree and argue: Don’t be so argumentative.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › argumentativeArgumentative Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ARGUMENTATIVE is given to argument : tending to argue : having or showing a tendency to disagree or argue with other people in an angry way : disputatious. How to use argumentative in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryARGUMENTATIVE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   (Definition of argumentative from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) argumentative | Intermediate English. adjective. us / ˌɑr·ɡjəˈmen·tə·t̬ɪv / Add to word list. quick to disagree and argue: Don’t be so argumentative.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › argumentativeargumentative adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of argumentative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishARGUMENTATIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   adjective. 1. fond of or given to argument and dispute; disputatious; contentious. The law students were an unusually argumentative group. 2. of or characterized by argument; controversial. an argumentative attitude toward political issues. 3. Law.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › argumentativeARGUMENTATIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ARGUMENTATIVE definition: often arguing or wanting to argue. Learn more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › argumentativeArgumentative - definition of argumentative by The Free...

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   1. Given to arguing; disputatious. 2. Of or characterized by argument: an argumentative discourse. ar′gu·men′ta·tive·ly adv. ar′gu·men′ta·tive·ness n. Synonyms: argumentative, contentious, disputatious, quarrelsome, scrappy2.