content argument
[/ˈkɒntent ˈɑːrɡjumənt/]
nounpl: content arguments
argumento de conteúdo
1. In philosophy and linguistics, an argument that concerns the actual substance, subject matter, or propositional content being discussed rather than the form or structure of the argument itself
The debate shifted from a content argument about climate science to a procedural argument about how the study was conducted.
O debate mudou de um argumento de conteúdo sobre a ciência do clima para um argumento processual sobre como o estudo foi conduzido.
2. A disagreement or dispute focused on the actual ideas, facts, or positions being argued rather than on personal attacks or meta-level issues
We're having a content argument about whether the policy will work, not a personal argument.
Estamos tendo um argumento de conteúdo sobre se a política funcionará, não um argumento pessoal.
3. In programming/computer science, an argument or parameter passed to a function that contains substantive data rather than metadata
The function receives a content argument containing the user's input data.
A função recebe um argumento de conteúdo contendo os dados de entrada do usuário.
This term is primarily used in academic, legal, and professional contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. In Brazil, it's often employed in university debates, legal proceedings, and policy discussions. In the USA, it's common in law, philosophy, and scientific communities. The phrase emphasizes substantive discussion as opposed to dismissals based on form, procedure, or personal characteristics.
Related Idioms & Phrases
get down to the content argument
focus on the content argument
move beyond procedural issues to the content argument
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