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- [ahr-gyuh-men-tuh-tiv]
- /ˌɑr gyəˈmɛn tə tɪv/
- /ˌɑːɡ.jʊˈmen.tə.tɪv/
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- [ahr-gyuh-men-tuh-tiv]
- /ˌɑr gyəˈmɛn tə tɪv/
Definitions of argumentative word
- adjective argumentative Someone who is argumentative is always ready to disagree or start quarrelling with other people. 3
- adjective argumentative given to arguing; contentious 3
- adjective argumentative characterized by argument; controversial 3
- adjective argumentative of or containing argument; controversial 3
- adjective argumentative apt to argue; contentious 3
- adjective argumentative fond of or given to argument and dispute; disputatious; contentious: The law students were an unusually argumentative group. 1
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Origin of argumentative
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; argument + -ative
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Parts of speech for Argumentative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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argumentative popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
argumentative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for argumentative
adj argumentative
- opinionated — obstinate or conceited with regard to the merit of one's own opinions; conceitedly dogmatic.
- belligerent — A belligerent person is hostile and aggressive.
- combative — A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue.
- contentious — A contentious issue causes a lot of disagreement or arguments.
- contrary — Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other.
adjective argumentative
- confrontational — If you describe the way that someone behaves as confrontational, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they are aggressive and likely to cause an argument or dispute.
- aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
- challenging — A challenging task or job requires great effort and determination.
- awkward — An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
- stroppy — bad-tempered or hostile; quick to take offense.
Antonyms for argumentative
adj argumentative
- complaisant — If you are complaisant, you are willing to accept what other people are doing without complaining.
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- compromising — If you describe information or a situation as compromising, you mean that it reveals an embarrassing or guilty secret about someone.
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
adjective argumentative
- peaceable — inclined or disposed to avoid strife or dissension; not argumentative or hostile: a peaceable person; a peaceable disposition.
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