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argumentatively

ar·gu·men·ta·tive
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ahr-gyuh-men-tuh-tiv]
    • /ˌɑr gyəˈmɛn tə tɪv/
    • /ˌɑː.ɡju.ˈmen.tə.tɪ.vli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahr-gyuh-men-tuh-tiv]
    • /ˌɑr gyəˈmɛn tə tɪv/

Definitions of argumentatively word

  • adjective argumentatively fond of or given to argument and dispute; disputatious; contentious: The law students were an unusually argumentative group. 1
  • adjective argumentatively of or characterized by argument; controversial: an argumentative attitude toward political issues. 1
  • adjective argumentatively Law. arguing or containing arguments suggesting that a certain fact tends toward a certain conclusion. 1
  • noun argumentatively In an argumentative manner. 1
See all 4 definitions of argumentatively

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Origin of argumentatively

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 Argumentatively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Argumentatively

argumentatively 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for argumentatively

adverb argumentatively

  • disputatious — fond of or given to disputation; argumentative; contentious: disputatious litigants.
  • quarrelsome — inclined to quarrel; argumentative; contentious.
  • awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
  • contrarily — in a perverse or obstinate manner
  • perversely — willfully determined or disposed to go counter to what is expected or desired; contrary.
All 8 Synonyms of argumentatively

Antonyms for argumentatively

adverb argumentatively

  • agreeably — to one's liking; pleasing: agreeable manners; an agreeable sensation.
Just one Antonym for argumentatively

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