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Opinione e Argomento - Fare una discussione (prima parte)

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative a fare un argomento come "affermazione", "discutibilmente", e "difendibile".

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Words Related to Opinion and Argument
ad hominem
ad hominem
[aggettivo]

(of an argument) directed against a person and not their point of view

all'uomo

all'uomo

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a link in the chain

a part of a larger system or process, with its specific qualities determined by the preceding adjectives

un anello nella catena

un anello nella catena

Ex: The experienced and dedicated team leader serves as the strongest link in the chain for project management, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently. 
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ammunition
ammunition
[sostantivo]

a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them

munizioni

munizioni

Ex: The professor's lecture provided students with ammunition for their upcoming debate. 

La lezione del professore ha fornito agli studenti munizioni per il loro prossimo dibattito.

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anyway
anyway
[avverbio]

used to introduce a statement that confirms or supports a previous point

comunque

comunque

Ex: The repair would cost too much, and the car is very old anyway. 
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apologia
apologia
[sostantivo]

a formal written defense used to justify one's beliefs or opinions

apologia

apologia

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aporia
aporia
[sostantivo]

a situation in which a theory or argument cannot be true because two or more parts of it are contradictory

aporia

aporia

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arguable
arguable
[aggettivo]

(of an ideology or opinion) not certain and could be backed up by facts and reasons

discutibile

discutibile

Ex: The team's chances of winning the tournament are arguable, depending on their upcoming matches. 

Le possibilità della squadra di vincere il torneo sono discutibili, a seconda delle loro prossime partite.

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arguably
arguably
[avverbio]

used to convey that a statement can be supported with reasons or evidence

probabilmente

probabilmente

Ex: Arguably, the recent changes to the city's infrastructure have contributed to a better quality of life for residents. 

Indubbiamente, i recenti cambiamenti alle infrastrutture della città hanno contribuito a una migliore qualità della vita per i residenti.

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to argue
to argue
[Verbo]

to provide reasons when saying something is the case, particularly to persuade others that one is right

argomentare, discutere

argomentare, discutere

Ex: He argued against the proposal, citing potential negative consequences for the economy. 
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argument
argument
[sostantivo]

a reason or sets of reasons presented to show the correctness or falsehood of an action or idea

argomento

argomento

Ex: He failed to provide a clear argument for his decision. 
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argumentation
argumentation
[sostantivo]

the process or action of logical reasoning for persuading others

argomentazione

argomentazione

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argumentative
argumentative
[aggettivo]

(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing

polemico

polemico

Ex: Despite his argumentative tendencies, he was respected for his critical thinking skills. 

Nonostante le sue tendenze polemiche, era rispettato per le sue capacità di pensiero critico.

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a stick to beat {sb/sth} with

something that can be used as a basis for criticism or punishment of someone

un bastone con cui picchiare qualcuno

un bastone con cui picchiare qualcuno

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at the same time

used to introduce a second fact that must be taken into account

al tempo stesso

al tempo stesso

Ex: The novel was praised for its prose.  At the same time, its pacing drew criticism. 
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to belabor the point

to keep repeating or stressing an idea, argument, etc., especially when it is unnecessary

assillare il punto

assillare il punto

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to [be] on (firm|solid) ground

to be in a strong position in an argument due to having all the facts

[essere] su (solida|solida) terra

[essere] su (solida|solida) terra

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by extension

used for taking the situation or same line of argument one step further

per estensione

per estensione

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to carry
to carry
[Verbo]

to persuade a group of people to accept one's arguments by winning their support or sympathy

convincere

convincere

Ex: The professor's engaging lecture style carried the students, making complex concepts accessible. 
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case
case
[sostantivo]

a series of facts supporting a theory or an argument

caso

caso

Ex: She made a convincing case for changing the policy. 
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casuistry
casuistry
[sostantivo]

the practice of unsound reasoning and falsely arguing questions in a clever way

casistica

casistica

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circular
circular
[aggettivo]

using a conclusion as part of the reasoning intended to prove that same conclusion

circolare

circolare

Ex: The article was criticized for using circular logic to support its main claim. 
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circularity
circularity
[sostantivo]

the fact of a theory or an argument continuously returning to the starting point, due to having a conclusion that has been assumed as a premise

circolarità

circolarità

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to claim
to claim
[Verbo]

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

sostenere

sostenere

Ex: Right now, the marketing campaign is actively claiming the product to be the best in the market. 
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chink in {one's} armor

‌a weakness in someone's character or argument that can be used against them

punto debole, falla

punto debole, falla

Ex: Every strong plan has at least one chink in its armor. 

Ogni piano solido ha almeno un punto debole.

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claim
claim
[sostantivo]

a statement about the truth of something without offering any verification or proof

affermazione

affermazione

Ex: Their claim that the event was canceled was unverified and caused confusion among attendees. 
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to climb down

to move to a different opinion or to admit to one's mistakes

supporto

supporto

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clincher
clincher
[sostantivo]

a fact, remark, or action that settles a dispute decisively

copertoncino

copertoncino

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to concede
to concede
[Verbo]

to admit, often reluctantly, that something is true or correct

concedere

concedere

Ex: "Perhaps I was too harsh," Emma conceded. 
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to confute
to confute
[Verbo]

to prove something or someone wrong or false through evidence or argumentation

confutare

confutare

Ex: I will confute any doubts about my research findings. 

Confuterò qualsiasi dubbio sui risultati della mia ricerca.

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consistently
consistently
[avverbio]

in a way that is always the same

costantemente

costantemente

Ex: The weather in this region is consistently sunny during the summer. 

Il clima in questa regione è costantemente soleggiato durante l'estate.

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to contend
to contend
[Verbo]

to argue the truth of something

contendere

contendere

Ex: The politician contended that economic reforms would lead to greater prosperity for all citizens. 

Il politico ha sostenuto che le riforme economiche avrebbero portato a una maggiore prosperità per tutti i cittadini.

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corollary
corollary
[sostantivo]

a thing that is the direct or natural result of another

corollario

corollario

Ex: The high demand for the product had a corollary of rising prices. 

L'alta domanda del prodotto ha avuto un corollario di aumento dei prezzi.

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count
count
[sostantivo]

an individual argument, allegation, or item under discussion in reasoning or debate

capo d'accusazione, accusa

capo d'accusazione, accusa

Ex: The investigation focused on multiple counts of fraud. 
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counterargument
counterargument
[sostantivo]

an opposing argument or viewpoint that challenges an idea or theory

controargomento

controargomento

Ex: The professor encouraged students to consider counterarguments to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the topic. 

Il professore ha incoraggiato gli studenti a considerare le controargomentazioni per sviluppare una comprensione più completa dell'argomento.

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counterexample
counterexample
[sostantivo]

an example or a fact that refutes or contradicts a theory, hypothesis, or a proposition

controesempio

controesempio

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credible
credible
[aggettivo]

able to be believed or relied on

credibile

credibile

Ex: The expert's testimony was considered credible due to his extensive experience and qualifications in the field. 

La testimonianza dell'esperto è stata considerata credibile a causa della sua vasta esperienza e qualifiche nel campo.

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defense
defense
[sostantivo]

a legal case or argument presented by the accused to deny guilt and seek acquittal

difesa

difesa

Ex: The judge considered the defense before delivering a verdict. 
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to defend
to defend
[Verbo]

to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.

difendere

difendere

Ex: The writer's latest book aims to defend her controversial views on social issues. 
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defensible
defensible
[aggettivo]

having a justifiable basis that can be supported or explained

difendibile

difendibile

Ex: His actions were defensible in light of the evidence presented. 

Le sue azioni erano difendibili alla luce delle prove presentate.

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dialectic
dialectic
[sostantivo]

a structured method of reasoning in which truth is reached through the systematic exchange of logical arguments

dialettica

dialettica

Ex: Dialectic helps clarify ideas through logical discussion. 

La dialettica aiuta a chiarire le idee attraverso la discussione logica.

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dialectical
dialectical
[aggettivo]

referring to the method of argumentation or discourse that involves the exchange of opposing ideas or viewpoints in order to reach a deeper understanding or resolution

dialettico

dialettico

Ex: Dialectical thinking encourages individuals to consider multiple perspectives and challenge their own assumptions. 

Il pensiero dialettico incoraggia gli individui a considerare molteplici prospettive e a sfidare le proprie ipotesi.

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to [drive] {sth} home

to make a point unmistakably clear by stressing it, providing proof, or using examples

sottolinea un punto

sottolinea un punto

Ex: She drove home the significance of saving energy with charts and graphs. 
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evidence
evidence
[sostantivo]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

prova

prova

Ex: Historical documents and artifacts serve as valuable evidence for understanding past civilizations and events. 
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to flatten
to flatten
[Verbo]

to thoroughly defeat someone in an argument, a contest, etc.

appiattire

appiattire

Ex: In the sales pitch, he flattened the competition with his compelling presentation and persuasive sales tactics. 

Nel discorso di vendita, ha annientato la concorrenza con la sua presentazione convincente e le tattiche di vendita persuasive.

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to flesh out

to explain or describe something in detail, often in a formal or structured manner

rendere più sostanziale

rendere più sostanziale

Ex: The researcher exposit the methodology used in the study to ensure clarity. 

Il ricercatore espone la metodologia utilizzata nello studio per garantire chiarezza.

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for a start

used to introduce the first point in the series, especially in arguments or when stating one's opinions, reasons, etc.

per cominciare

per cominciare

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for starters

used to state the first and foremost of a series of facts, opinions, questions etc., especially in an argument

innanzitutto

innanzitutto

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for that matter
for that matter
[avverbio]

used to convey that what one is saying about something is also true for another related thing

a dire

a dire

Ex: Anna refrained from using social media platforms, or any online forums, for that matter. 

Anna si è astenuta dall'usare piattaforme di social media, o qualsiasi forum online, del resto.

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furthermore
furthermore
[avverbio]

used to introduce additional information

inoltre

inoltre

Ex: Jack's leadership inspires success and adaptability; furthermore, his vision drives the project forward. 

La leadership di Jack ispira successo e adattabilità; inoltre, la sua visione porta avanti il progetto.

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