argumentative

Adjective

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. given to or characterized by argument“an argumentative discourse”“argumentative to the point of being cantankerous”“an intelligent but argumentative child”
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Argumentative \Ar`gu*men"ta*tive\, a.

1.Consisting of, or characterized by, argument; containing a process of reasoning; as, an argumentative discourse. [1913 Webster]

2.Adductive as proof; indicative; as, the adaptation of things to their uses is argumentative of infinite wisdom in the Creator. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

3.Given to argument; characterized by argument; disputatious; as, an argumentative writer. [1913 Webster] --Ar`gu*men"ta*tive*ly, adv. -- Ar`gu*men"ta*tive*ness, n. [1913 Webster]

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