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Opinion and Argument - Making an Argument

Here you will learn some English words related to making an argument such as "claim", "arguably", and "defensible".

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Words Related to Opinion and Argument
ad hominem
[Adjective]

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

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

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

Ex: The professor 's lecture provided students ammunition for their upcoming debate .
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anyway
[Adverb]

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

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

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

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arguable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The team 's chances of winning the tournament arguable, depending on their upcoming matches .
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arguably
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used to convey that a statement can be supported with reasons or evidence

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

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

Ex: argued against the proposal , citing potential negative consequences for the economy .
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argument
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a reason or sets of reasons presented to show the correctness or falsehood of an action or idea

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the process or action of logical reasoning for persuading others

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argumentative
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(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing

Ex: Despite argumentative tendencies , he was respected for his critical thinking skills .
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something that can be used as a basis for criticism or punishment of someone

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

Ex: The committee approved the at the same time as requesting revisions .
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to keep repeating or stressing an idea, argument, etc., especially when it is unnecessary

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

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

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to carry
[Verb]

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

Ex: The professor 's engaging lecture carried the students , making complex concepts accessible .
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case
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a series of facts supporting a theory or an argument

Ex: case for the new policy was supported by extensive research and data analysis .
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casuistry
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the practice of unsound reasoning and falsely arguing questions in a clever way

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circular
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(of an argument or a theory) involving an idea or statement to prove something that is then used to prove the statement itself

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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

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

Ex: Right now , the marketing campaign is claiming the product to be the best in the market .
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‌a weakness in someone's character or argument that can be used against them

Ex: The company 's security system had chink in its armor - a vulnerability that hackers were able to exploit .
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claim
[noun]

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

Ex: claim that the event was canceled was unverified and caused confusion among attendees .
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to move to a different opinion or to admit to one's mistakes

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clincher
[noun]

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

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to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first

Ex: It took time , but he conceded the importance of the new policy .
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to prove something or someone wrong or false through evidence or argumentation

Ex: I confute any doubts about my research findings .
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consistently
[Adverb]

in a way that is always the same

Ex: The weather in this region consistently sunny during the summer .
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to argue the truth of something

Ex: The contended that economic reforms would lead to greater prosperity for all citizens .
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corollary
[noun]

a thing that is the direct or natural result of another

Ex: The high demand for the product had corollary of rising prices .
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count
[noun]

a point argued or discussed

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an opposing argument or viewpoint that challenges an idea or theory

Ex: The professor encouraged students to counterarguments to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the topic .
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an example or a fact that refutes or contradicts a theory, hypothesis, or a proposition

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credible
[Adjective]

able to be believed or relied on

Ex: The expert 's testimony was credible due to his extensive experience and qualifications in the field .
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defense
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the case that is a combination of collected facts and adopted methods presented by or on the behalf of the accused party so that they would be granted a judgment of acquittal

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

Ex: The writer ’s latest book aims defend her controversial views on social issues .
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defensible
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having a justifiable basis that can be supported or explained

Ex: His actions defensible in light of the evidence presented .
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dialectic
[noun]

a method of uncovering the truth about something by comparing contradicting ideas and considering different theories

Ex: dialectic process involves thesis , antithesis , and synthesis , where conflicting ideas are confronted and reconciled to arrive at a higher truth .
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dialectical
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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

Ex: Dialectical thinking encourages individuals to consider multiple perspectives and challenge their own assumptions .
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to make something clear by emphasizing, or providing examples, proof, etc.

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

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

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

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for a start
[phrase]

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
[phrase]

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

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

Ex: They did n't follow celebrity news or political updates , or any kind of current eventsfor that matter.
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furthermore
[Adverb]

used to introduce additional information

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