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(noun) argumentation, logical argument, line, line of reasoning
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
(noun) parameter
(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
(noun) literary argument
a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
the editor added the argument to the poem
(noun) statement
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true
(noun) debate, argumentation
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
the argument over foreign aid goes on and on
(noun) arguing, tilt, disceptation, disputation, contention, contestation, controversy
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
they were involved in a violent argument