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counterargument

coun·ter·ar·gu·ment
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [koun-ter-ahr-gyuh-muh nt]
    • /ˈkaʊn tərˌɑr gyə mənt/
    • /kaʊntəˈrɑːgjʊmənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koun-ter-ahr-gyuh-muh nt]
    • /ˈkaʊn tərˌɑr gyə mənt/

Definitions of counterargument word

  • countable noun counterargument A counterargument is an argument that makes an opposing point to another argument. 3
  • noun counterargument an argument, or a reason or line of reasoning, given in opposition to another argument 3
  • noun counterargument a contrasting, opposing, or refuting argument. 1
  • noun counterargument An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument. 1
  • noun counterargument rebuttal, refutation 1
  • noun counterargument An argument that is opposed to another argument. 0
See all 6 definitions of counterargument

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Origin of counterargument

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; counter- + argument

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Parts of speech for Counterargument

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

counterargument popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for counterargument

noun counterargument

  • reply — followup
  • rejoinder — an answer to a reply; response.
  • defense — the act or power of defending, or guarding against attack, harm, or danger
  • answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
  • counterclaim — a claim set up in opposition to another, esp by the defendant in a civil action against the plaintiff
All 59 Synonyms of counterargument

Antonyms for counterargument

noun counterargument

  • request — the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.
  • question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
  • compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
All 22 Antonyms of counterargument

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