Meaning & use
argumentative
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Given to arguing; tending to disagree or debate, sometimes excessively.
See it in a sentence
Her argumentative younger brother challenged everything the teacher said.
He became argumentative whenever anyone criticized his work.
A note on using this word
Usually carries a mildly negative tone, describing someone who argues for its own sake rather than simply stating an opinion.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
agreeableamiable
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Relating to a type of essay that presents a claim and supports it with reasoning and evidence.
Students were asked to write an argumentative essay defending their position on school uniforms.
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