argumentation
[/ˌɑːrɡjuːmənˈteɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: argumentações
argumentação
1. The process of presenting reasons or evidence to support or defend a position, idea, or claim
The lawyer's argumentation was compelling and well-structured.
A argumentação do advogado foi convincente e bem estruturada.
2. A series of arguments or reasons presented in a logical sequence
The professor criticized the weak argumentation in the student's essay.
O professor criticou a argumentação fraca no ensaio do aluno.
3. The art or practice of arguing; the method or technique of constructing arguments
Good argumentation requires clear thinking and evidence.
A boa argumentação requer pensamento claro e evidências.
4. In rhetoric and logic, the systematic presentation of propositions to reach a conclusion
The study of argumentation is essential in philosophy and debate.
O estudo da argumentação é essencial na filosofia e no debate.
In Brazil, argumentation is highly valued in academic settings, legal proceedings, and public discourse. The ability to construct solid argumentation is considered a mark of education and intelligence. In Portuguese-speaking countries, the term is used extensively in philosophy, rhetoric, and debate contexts, reflecting the importance placed on logical reasoning and structured discourse in European and Brazilian intellectual traditions.
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