argutation
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/ˌɑrɡjuːˈteɪʃən/
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/ˌɑːɡjuːˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
the act of arguing
Etymology
'argutation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'argutātiō' (or 'argutatio'), where the root 'arguere' meant 'to make clear, to accuse, to argue'.
'argutation' changed from Medieval/Latin 'argutātiō' into Middle English forms such as 'argutacioun' and eventually became the modern English word 'argutation'.
Initially it referred to sharpness of speech or the act of arguing ('making clear' or 'accusing'), and over time it evolved into the current meaning of 'the act of arguing; argumentation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of arguing; an argument or series of reasons offered in support of a proposition (rare).
Her argutation during the meeting persuaded only a few attendees.
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