— argumentatious , adj.
/ahr'gyeuh men tay"sheuhn/ , n.
1. the process of developing or presenting an argument; reasoning.
2. discussion; debate; disputation: The lengthy argumentation tired many listeners.
3. a discussion dealing with a controversial point.
4. the setting forth of reasons together with the conclusion drawn from them.
5. the premises and conclusion so set forth.
6. argument (def. 5).
[ 1400-50; late ME argumentacioun ( argumentation- (s. of argumentatio ). See ARGUMENT, -ATION ]