argument

noun

1. 1

   a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

   I can't follow your line of reasoning

2. 2

   a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable

3. 3

   (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

4. 4

   a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie

   the editor added the argument to the poem

5. 5

   a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

   it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true

6. 6

   a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

   the argument over foreign aid goes on and on

7. 7

   a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

   they were involved in a violent argument