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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: Jane's attention to detail is a crucial link in the chain for quality control, ensuring the products meet the highest standards. 
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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 lawyer gathered substantial ammunition to strengthen her case in court. 
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anyway
anyway
[avverbio]

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

comunque

comunque

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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 fairness of the election is arguable, with different viewpoints on the matter. 
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arguably
arguably
[avverbio]

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

probabilmente

probabilmente

Ex: He is arguably the best player in the league, consistently delivering outstanding performances. 
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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 that increasing funding for education would lead to long-term benefits for society. 
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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

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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: His argumentative nature often leads to heated discussions with his peers. 
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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: She defended her thesis at the same time as managing a lab. 
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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 charismatic candidate was able to carry the audience with his compelling vision for the future. 
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case
case
[sostantivo]

a series of facts supporting a theory or an argument

caso

caso

Ex: The lawyer built a strong case by presenting a series of compelling pieces of evidence. 
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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]

(of reasoning or argument) using a statement to prove itself

circolare

circolare

Ex: His explanation was criticized as circular reasoning. 
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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: The controversial article regularly claims that a UFO sighting occurred last night. 
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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: His lack of experience was the chink in his armor. 
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claim
claim
[sostantivo]

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

affermazione

affermazione

Ex: His claim that he had seen a UFO was met with skepticism. 
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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 reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first

concedere

concedere

Ex: After a heated debate, he finally conceded that he might have been wrong. 
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to confute
to confute
[Verbo]

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

confutare

confutare

Ex: The scientist confuted the flawed hypothesis with rigorous experimentation. 
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consistently
consistently
[avverbio]

in a way that is always the same

costantemente

costantemente

Ex: He consistently delivers high-quality work on every project. 
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to contend
to contend
[Verbo]

to argue the truth of something

contendere

contendere

Ex: The lawyer contended that her client was innocent based on new evidence presented in court. 
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corollary
corollary
[sostantivo]

a thing that is the direct or natural result of another

corollario

corollario

Ex: The rise in crime rates was a corollary of the economic downturn. 
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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 lawyer addressed each count in the indictment. 
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counterargument
counterargument
[sostantivo]

an opposing argument or viewpoint that challenges an idea or theory

controargomento

controargomento

Ex: She anticipated the counterarguments to her proposal and prepared strong rebuttals. 
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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: After all the evidence was presented, her alibi seemed more credible than before. 
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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 lawyer prepared the defense carefully for trial. 
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to defend
to defend
[Verbo]

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

difendere

difendere

Ex: She worked hard to defend her research against critics in the academic community. 
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defensible
defensible
[aggettivo]

having a justifiable basis that can be supported or explained

difendibile

difendibile

Ex: His decision to leave early was defensible given the worsening weather conditions. 
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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: The philosopher taught dialectic as a way to uncover inconsistencies in thought. 
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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: The dialectical approach to reasoning involves engaging with opposing arguments to uncover underlying truths. 
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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: The teacher drove home the importance of reviewing for the exam. 
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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: The prosecution presented compelling evidence, including DNA analysis and eyewitness testimony, to support their case. 
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to flatten
to flatten
[Verbo]

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

appiattire

appiattire

Ex: Despite his best efforts, she flattened him in the debate with her well-researched points and persuasive arguments. 
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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 professor will exposit the principles of economics during the lecture. 
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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: I don't like coffee, and, for that matter, I'm not a fan of tea either. 
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furthermore
furthermore
[avverbio]

used to introduce additional information

inoltre

inoltre

Ex: The research findings supported the hypothesis, and furthermore, they provided valuable insights into potential applications. 
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