Argument vs. Explanation
Argumentnoun
A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason .
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A verbal dispute; a quarrel.
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A process of reasoning.
Argumentnoun
A series of propositions organized so that the final proposition is a conclusion which is intended to follow logically from the preceding propositions, which function as premises.
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(mathematics) The independent variable of a function.
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(mathematics) The phase of a complex number.
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(programming) A value , or reference to a value, passed to a function.
Argumentnoun
(programming) A parameter in a function definition; an actual parameter, as opposed to a formal parameter.
Argumentnoun
(linguistics) Any of the phrases that bears a syntactic connection to the verb of a clause.
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(astronomy) The quantity on which another quantity in a table depends.
Argumentnoun
The subject matter of a discourse, writing, or artistic representation; theme or topic; also, an abstract or summary, as of the contents of a book, chapter, poem.
Argumentnoun
Matter for question; business in hand.
Argumentverb
To put forward as an argument; to argue.
Argumentnoun
Proof; evidence.
Argumentnoun
A reason or reasons offered in proof, to induce belief, or convince the mind; reasoning expressed in words; as, an argument about, concerning, or regarding a proposition, for or in favor of it, or against it.
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A process of reasoning, or a controversy made up of rational proofs; argumentation; discussion; disputation.
Argumentnoun
The subject matter of a discourse, writing, or artistic representation; theme or topic; also, an abstract or summary, as of the contents of a book, chapter, poem.
Argumentnoun
Matter for question; business in hand.
Argumentnoun
The quantity on which another quantity in a table depends; as, the altitude is the argument of the refraction.
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The independent variable upon whose value that of a function depends.
Argumentverb
To make an argument; to argue.
Argumentnoun
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true;
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a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement;
Argumentnoun
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal;
Argumentnoun
a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie;
Argumentnoun
a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
Argumentnoun
an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one
Argumentnoun
a reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory
Argumentnoun
an independent variable associated with a function or proposition and determining its value. For example, in the expression y = F(x₁, x₂), the arguments of the function F are x₁ and x₂, and the value is y.
Argumentnoun
another term for amplitude (sense 4)
Argumentnoun
any of the noun phrases in a clause that are related directly to the verb, typically the subject, direct object, and indirect object.
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a summary of the subject matter of a book.
Argument
In logic and philosophy, an argument is a series of statements (in a natural language), called the premises or premisses (both spellings are acceptable), intended to determine the degree of truth of another statement, the conclusion. The logical form of an argument in a natural language can be represented in a symbolic formal language, and independently of natural language formally defined can be made in math and computer science.
Explanationnoun
The act or process of explaining.
Explanationnoun
Something that explains, makes understandable.
Explanationnoun
A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation.
Explanationnoun
The act of explaining, expounding, or interpreting; the act of clearing from obscurity and making intelligible; as, the explanation of a passage in Scripture, or of a contract or treaty.
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That which explains or makes clear; as, a satisfactory explanation.
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The meaning attributed to anything by one who explains it; definition; interpretation; sense.
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A mutual exposition of terms, meaning, or motives, with a view to adjust a misunderstanding, and reconcile differences; reconciliation; agreement; as, to come to an explanation.
Explanationnoun
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.;
Explanationnoun
thought that makes something comprehensible
Explanationnoun
the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible;
Explanation
An explanation is a set of statements usually constructed to describe a set of facts which clarifies the causes, context, and consequences of those facts. This description may establish rules or laws, and may clarify the existing rules or laws in relation to any objects, or phenomena examined.Explanation, in philosophy, is a set of statements that makes intelligible the existence or occurrence of an object, event, or state of affairs.
