linear argument
[ˈlɪn.i.ər ˈɑːr.ɡju.mənt]
nounpl: linear arguments
argumento linear
1. A logical argument that proceeds in a straight, sequential manner from premises to conclusion without branching or circular reasoning
The lawyer presented a linear argument that connected each piece of evidence directly to the defendant's guilt.
O advogado apresentou um argumento linear que conectava cada peça de evidência diretamente à culpa do réu.
2. In mathematics and logic, an argument that involves linear relationships or proportional connections between variables
The scientist used a linear argument to explain the direct proportionality between temperature and gas volume.
O cientista usou um argumento linear para explicar a proporcionalidade direta entre temperatura e volume de gás.
3. In rhetoric and debate, a form of argumentation that follows a single, undeviating line of reasoning
A linear argument is often more persuasive than a circular one because it doesn't repeat itself.
Um argumento linear é frequentemente mais persuasivo que um circular porque não se repete.
The term 'linear argument' is primarily used in academic, legal, and scientific contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It reflects the value placed on clear, logical thinking in Western education systems and professional discourse. The concept is particularly important in law, mathematics, philosophy, and rhetoric.
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