1. An argument or reasoning that relies on established, conventional, or time-honored methods and premises, often passed down through generations or widely accepted in a field
The traditional argument for the existence of God relies on first-cause reasoning.
O argumento tradicional para a existência de Deus baseia-se no raciocínio de causa primeira.
2. In rhetoric and debate, a well-established line of reasoning that has been used and refined over time
His speech relied on the traditional argument about economic growth creating jobs.
Seu discurso baseou-se no argumento tradicional de que o crescimento econômico cria empregos.