Definitions for: Argumentative


[adj] given to or characterized by argument; "an argumentative discourse"; "argumentative to the point of being cantankerous"; "an intelligent but argumentative child"



Webster (1913) Definition: Ar`gu*men"ta*tive, a.
1. Consisting of, or characterized by, argument; containing a
process of reasoning; as, an argumentative discourse.

2. Adductive as proof; indicative; as, the adaptation of
things to their uses is argumentative of infinite wisdom
in the Creator. [Obs.]

3. Given to argument; characterized by argument;
disputatious; as, an argumentative writer.
--Ar`gu*men"ta*tive*ly, adv. --
Ar`gu*men"ta*tive*ness, n.

Synonyms: arguing, contentious, disputatious, disputative, litigious, quarrelsome

Antonyms: unargumentative

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