argumentative Meaning & Definition
What Does Argumentative Mean?
As an adjective, argumentative means Of or relating to argumentation; specifically, presenting a logical argument or line of reasoning; argumentive, discursive. It can also mean Prone to argue or dispute.
Quick Facts About Argumentative
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌɑːɡjʊˈmɛntətɪv// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | contentious, litigious and disputatious |
| Antonyms | unargumentative |
| Comparative / superlative | more argumentative, most argumentative |
Argumentative Definition (Adjective)
- Of or relating to argumentation; specifically, presenting a logical argument or line of reasoning; argumentive, discursive.
- Prone to argue or dispute.
Synonyms of Argumentative
Argumentative synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Argumentative
Argumentative in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
argumentative (comparative more argumentative, superlative most argumentative)
Words That Rhyme With Argumentative
Origin of Argumentative
From Late Middle English argumentatif (“syllogistic, sophistic”),[1] from Old French argumentatif, argumentative (modern French argumentatif (“argumentative”)) and Medieval Latin, Late Latin argūmentātīvus,[2] from Latin argūmentātor + -īvus (suffix forming adjectives).
How to Pronounce Argumentative
Argumentative is pronounced //ˌɑːɡjʊˈmɛntətɪv// and has 1 syllable.
Argumentative: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is argumentative?
Argumentative is an adjective.
What is another word for argumentative?
Close synonyms of argumentative are contentious, litigious and disputatious. See the full list of argumentative synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of argumentative?
The opposite of argumentative is unargumentative.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of argumentative?
The comparative form is more argumentative and the superlative form is most argumentative.