A reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action, or theory. noun
The lawyer presented a compelling argument in favor of her client.
His argument for changing the policy was based on recent research findings.
A disagreement or exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one. noun
They had an argument about who should take out the trash.
The argument between the two friends escalated quickly.
A summary of the subject matter of a book, essay, or other text. noun
The introduction includes an argument of the main themes discussed in the book.
The article begins with an argument outlining the author's main points.
In mathematics and logic, an independent variable upon which a function depends. noun
In the function f(x) = x^2, x is the argument.
The argument of the function determines its output value.