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Åsikt och Argument - Göra ett Argument

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till att göra ett argument som "påstående", "diskutabelt", och "försvarbart".

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

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

ad hominem (av ett argument) riktat mot en person och inte deras synpunkt

ad hominem (av ett argument) riktat mot en person och inte deras synpunkt

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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

Ex: In a security system, the least secure password can be the weakest link in the chain, making it vulnerable to hacking. 
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ammunition
ammunition
[Substantiv]

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

ammunition, argument

ammunition, argument

Ex: The politician used recent economic data as ammunition against his opponent's policies. 

Politikern använde senaste ekonomiska data som ammunition mot sin motståndares politik.

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anyway
anyway
[adverb]

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

hur som helst,  i vilket fall

hur som helst, i vilket fall

Ex: He said he was tired, and he didn't really want to go anyway. 
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apologia
apologia
[Substantiv]

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

apologi, skriftligt försvar

apologi, skriftligt försvar

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aporia
aporia
[Substantiv]

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

apori, teoretisk återvändsgränd

apori, teoretisk återvändsgränd

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arguable
arguable
[adjektiv]

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

diskutabel, tvivelaktig

diskutabel, tvivelaktig

Ex: It is arguable whether the benefits of the new law outweigh the costs. 

Det är diskutabelt om fördelarna med den nya lagen överväger kostnaderna.

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arguably
arguably
[adverb]

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

otvivelaktigt,  troligen

otvivelaktigt, troligen

Ex: The novel is arguably a classic, with its profound impact on literature and culture. 

Romanen är otvivelaktigt en klassiker, med sin djupa inverkan på litteratur och kultur.

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to argue
to argue
[Verb]

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

argumentera, diskutera

argumentera, diskutera

Ex: She argued that the plan was too expensive. 
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argument
argument
[Substantiv]

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

argument,  resonemang

argument, resonemang

Ex: The report sets out several arguments in favor of the new approach. 
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argumentation
argumentation
[Substantiv]

the process or action of logical reasoning for persuading others

argumentation

argumentation

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argumentative
argumentative
[adjektiv]

(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing

argumentativ,  grälsjuk

argumentativ, grälsjuk

Ex: The argumentative tone of the meeting hindered productive discussion and problem-solving. 

Mötets argumentativa ton hindrade produktiv diskussion och problemlösning.

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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

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at the same time

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

Ex: The committee approved the proposal at the same time as requesting revisions. 
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to belabor the point

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

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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

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by extension

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

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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

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

övertyga, vinna stöd

övertyga, vinna stöd

Ex: Her argument carried the committee. 
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case
case
[Substantiv]

a series of facts supporting a theory or an argument

fall, argument

fall, argument

Ex: The case for the new policy was supported by extensive research and data analysis. 
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casuistry
casuistry
[Substantiv]

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

kasuistik, sofisteri

kasuistik, sofisteri

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circular
circular
[adjektiv]

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

cirkulär, ond cirkel

cirkulär, ond cirkel

Ex: Michael realized that his explanation had become circular. 
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circularity
circularity
[Substantiv]

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

cirkularitet, cirkelresonemang

cirkularitet, cirkelresonemang

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to claim
to claim
[Verb]

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

hävda, påstå

hävda, påstå

Ex: He claims that he saw the accident happen. 
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chink in {one's} armor

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

svag punkt, sårbar punkt

svag punkt, sårbar punkt

Ex: Critics quickly attacked the chink in his argument. 

Kritikerna angrep snabbt den svaga punkten i hans argument.

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claim
claim
[Substantiv]

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

påstående, anspråk

påstående, anspråk

Ex: The report challenges his claim. 
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to climb down

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

klättra ner, medge misstag

klättra ner, medge misstag

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clincher
clincher
[Substantiv]

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

avgörande argument, avgörande bevis

avgörande argument, avgörande bevis

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to concede

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

medge,  erkänna

medge, erkänna

Ex: Daniel conceded that he had underestimated the difficulty of the task. 
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to confute

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

vederlägga, motbevisa

vederlägga, motbevisa

Ex: The team is confuting the opposing viewpoint. 

Laget vederlägger den motsatta synpunkten.

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consistently
consistently
[adverb]

in a way that is always the same

konsekvent,  systematiskt

konsekvent, systematiskt

Ex: She consistently attends the weekly meetings without fail. 

Hon deltar konsekvent i de veckovisa mötena utan att missa.

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to contend

to argue the truth of something

hävda, försvara

hävda, försvara

Ex: Scientists contend that vaccination is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. 

Forskare hävdar att vaccinering är det mest effektiva sättet att förhindra spridningen av infektionssjukdomar.

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corollary
corollary
[Substantiv]

a thing that is the direct or natural result of another

följd, korollarium

följd, korollarium

Ex: The company’s success had a corollary of greater market share in the industry. 

Företagets framgång hade en konsekvens av en större marknadsandel i branschen.

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count
count
[Substantiv]

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

anklagelsepunkt, anklagelse

anklagelsepunkt, anklagelse

Ex: The document listed several counts against the defendant. 
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counterargument
counterargument
[Substantiv]

an opposing argument or viewpoint that challenges an idea or theory

motargument, motsatt synpunkt

motargument, motsatt synpunkt

Ex: During the debate, each speaker raised counterarguments to undermine the opposing side's position. 

Under debatten framförde varje talare motargument för att undergräva den motsatta sidans ståndpunkt.

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counterexample
counterexample
[Substantiv]

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

motexempel, motsatt exempel

motexempel, motsatt exempel

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credible
credible
[adjektiv]

able to be believed or relied on

trovärdig, pålitlig

trovärdig, pålitlig

Ex: To ensure the information was credible, the journalist verified her sources before publishing the article. 

För att säkerställa att informationen var trovärdig kontrollerade journalisten sina källor innan hon publicerade artikeln.

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defense
defense
[Substantiv]

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

försvar, försvarstal

försvar, försvarstal

Ex: His defense was based on evidence that he was elsewhere at the time. 
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to defend
to defend
[Verb]

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

försvara, stödja

försvara, stödja

Ex: She defended her decision during the meeting. 
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defensible
defensible
[adjektiv]

having a justifiable basis that can be supported or explained

försvarbar, motiverbar

försvarbar, motiverbar

Ex: The delay was defensible due to unexpected technical issues. 

Förseningen var försvarbar på grund av oväntade tekniska problem.

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dialectic
dialectic
[Substantiv]

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

dialektik, dialektisk metod

dialektik, dialektisk metod

Ex: Through dialectic, the students discovered the flaws in the original proposal. 

Dialektik hjälpte eleverna att upptäcka bristerna i det ursprungliga förslaget.

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dialectical
dialectical
[adjektiv]

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

dialektisk, som rör dialektik

dialektisk, som rör dialektik

Ex: The Socratic dialogues exemplify the dialectical process of questioning and probing for deeper insights. 

De sokratiska dialogen exemplifierar den dialektiska processen av frågor och utforskning för djupare insikter.

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to [drive] {sth} home

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

Ex: The video drove home the consequences of careless driving. 
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evidence
evidence
[Substantiv]

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

bevis, vittnesmål

bevis, vittnesmål

Ex: Scientists found evidence that the climate is changing. 
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to flatten

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

krossa, förinta

krossa, förinta

Ex: Despite being the underdog, the boxer flattened his opponent with a powerful knockout punch in the final round. 

Trots att han var underhunden, plattade boxaren motståndaren med en kraftig knockout-stöt i sista omgången.

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to flesh out

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

utveckla, beskriva i detalj

utveckla, beskriva i detalj

Ex: In her speech, she exposit the challenges of climate change and proposed solutions. 

I sitt tal utvecklade hon i detalj utmaningarna med klimatförändringarna och föreslog lösningar.

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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.

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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

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for that matter

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

förresten, för övrigt

förresten, för övrigt

Ex: They didn't follow celebrity news or political updates, or any kind of current events, for that matter. 

De följde inte kändisnyheter eller politiska uppdateringar, eller någon sorts aktuella händelser, förresten.

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furthermore
furthermore
[adverb]

used to introduce additional information

dessutom, vidare

dessutom, vidare

Ex: Ancient ruins hold historical significance; furthermore, their preservation is crucial. 

Forntida ruiner har historisk betydelse; dessutom är deras bevarande avgörande.

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