consistent argument
[kənˈsɪstənt ˈɑːrɡjumənt]
noun phrasepl: consistent arguments
argumento consistente
1. A logical argument in which the premises do not contradict each other and support the conclusion without internal conflicts
The lawyer presented a consistent argument that convinced the jury of his client's innocence.
O advogado apresentou um argumento consistente que convenceu o júri da inocência de seu cliente.
2. A series of statements or reasoning that maintains the same principles and logic throughout without self-contradiction
A consistent argument requires that all supporting evidence aligns with the main thesis.
Um argumento consistente exige que todas as evidências de suporte se alinhem com a tese principal.
3. In mathematics and logic, a set of propositions that can all be true at the same time without creating a logical contradiction
The mathematician proved that the system of equations formed a consistent argument with multiple valid solutions.
O matemático provou que o sistema de equações formava um argumento consistente com múltiplas soluções válidas.
In Brazilian academic and legal contexts, presenting a 'argumento consistente' is highly valued and expected in debates, court proceedings, and university dissertations. In American legal and business contexts, the emphasis on consistency in argumentation reflects the importance of logical rigor and persuasion. The concept is central to rhetoric, philosophy, and law in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
hold water (argument that is consistent and believable)
stand up to scrutiny (consistent argument that withstands examination)
make sense (argument that is logically consistent)
na mesma linha (on the same line - maintaining consistent reasoning)
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