noun
- A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal.
- usage: "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
- A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning.
- usage: "I can't follow your line of reasoning"
- synonyms: logical argument, argument, line of reasoning, line
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