Synonyms: argument, argumentation, logical argument, line, line of reasoning
Definition: a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
Usage: I can't follow your line of reasoning
Similar words: abstract thought, logical thinking, reasoning
Definition: thinking that is coherent and logical
Synonyms: argument
Definition: a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
Similar words: variable, variable quantity
Definition: a quantity that can assume any of a set of values
Definition: (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
Similar words: value
Definition: a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
Usage: the value assigned was 16 milliseconds
Similar words: address, computer address, reference
Definition: (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
Synonyms: literary argument, argument
Definition: a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
Usage: the editor added the argument to the poem
Similar words: sum-up, summary
Definition: a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
Usage: he gave a summary of the conclusions
Definition: a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
Usage: it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true
Similar words: evidence
Definition: an indication that makes something evident
Usage: his trembling was evidence of his fear
Synonyms: debate, argument, argumentation
Definition: a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
Usage: the argument over foreign aid goes on and on
Similar words: discussion, word, give-and-take
Definition: an exchange of views on some topic
Usage: we had a good discussion; we had a word or two about it
Synonyms: arguing, argument, tilt, disceptation, disputation, contention, contestation, controversy
Definition: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Usage: they were involved in a violent argument
Similar words: conflict, difference, difference of opinion, dispute
Definition: a disagreement or argument about something important
Usage: he had a dispute with his wife; there were irreconcilable differences; the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats