· a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
Hypernym(s): discussion, give-and-take, word
· a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of reasoning"
Synonym(s): logical_argument, argument, line_of_reasoning, line
Hypernym(s): reasoning, logical_thinking, abstract_thought