Meaning 1formal · 89%
The process or method of presenting reasons and evidence to support a point of view.
Natural examples
The judges praised her clear argumentation.
Good argumentation requires evidence, not just strong opinions.
The report’s argumentation was difficult to follow.
Usage note
Argumentation concerns reasoning; an argument in everyday speech may instead mean an angry disagreement.
Useful combinations
logical argumentation — reasoning organized by sound logical steps