German word

Argumentation

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁgumɛntaˈt͡si̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounreasoning

Example

Eine klare Argumentation überzeugt die Zuhörer.

Clear reasoning convinces the audience.

Illustration for Argumentation (reasoning)

More examples

Im Seminar brachte sie eine klare Argumentation vor.

In the seminar, she presented a clear argument.

Core concept

A chain of linked reasons and evidence that carries an audience from a claim to a conclusion.

Common phrases

  • eine Argumentation vorbringen

    present an argument

  • eine Argumentation ausarbeiten

    work out an argument

Similar words

Argument: A brief reason or piece of evidence supporting an idea or claim.
Begründung: A reason or explanation given to make an idea or action convincing.
Diskussion: An exchange of different views and reasons about a particular topic.
Schlussfolgerung: A conclusion or inference drawn from previously stated facts or reasons.

Definition in German

Systematisch angeordnete Gründe und Belege, die eine These stützen und auf Überzeugung zielen.

Word origin

The German noun is borrowed from Latin argumentatio, a formation from argumentari meaning to present evidence or argue.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English argument, German Argumentation normally denotes a connected line of reasoning rather than a quarrel.

Opposites

  • Unbegründetheitunfoundednessnoun

Related words

  • Argumentationsfähigkeitability to formulate argumentsnoun
  • argumentativargumentativeadjective
  • argumentierenargueverb

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