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Words Related to Opinion and Argument - Making an Argument 1
Here you will learn some English words related to making an argument, such as "claim", "carry", and "aporia".
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chink in one's armor
[phrase]
a weakness in someone's character or argument that can be used against them
ad hominem
[adjective]
(of an argument) directed against a person and not their point of view
a link in the chain
[phrase]
a part of a larger system or process, with its specific qualities determined by the preceding adjectives
ammunition
[noun]
a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them
aporia
[noun]
a situation in which a theory or argument cannot be true because two or more parts of it are contradictory
argument
[noun]
a reason or sets of reasons presented to show the correctness or falsehood of an action or idea
a stick to beat someone with
[phrase]
something that can be used as a basis for criticism or punishment of someone
to belabor the point
[phrase]
to keep repeating or stressing an idea, argument, etc., especially when it is unnecessary
to be on firm ground
[phrase]
to be in a strong position in an argument due to having all the facts
by extension
[phrase]
used for taking the situation or same line of argument one step further
casuistry
[noun]
the practice of unsound reasoning and falsely arguing questions in a clever way
circular
[adjective]
(of an argument or a theory) involving an idea or statement to prove something that is then used to prove the statement itself
circularity
[noun]
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
claim
[noun]
a statement about the truth of something without offering any verification or proof
counterexample
[noun]
an example or a fact that refutes or contradicts a theory, hypothesis, or a proposition
defensible
[adjective]
capable of being easily supported by arguments or adequately justified by reasoning
dialectic
[noun]
a method of uncovering the truth about something by comparing contradicting ideas and considering different theories
dialectical
[adjective]
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
to drive sth home
[phrase]
to make something clear by emphasizing, or providing examples, proof, etc.
to flesh out
[verb]
to make something more clear by providing more details and information
for a start
[phrase]
used to introduce the first point in the series, especially in arguments or when stating one's opinions, reasons, etc.
for starters
[phrase]
used to state the first and foremost of a series of facts, opinions, questions etc., especially in an argument
for that matter
[adverb]
used to convey that what one is saying about something is also true for another related thing
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