true argument

[truː ˈɑːrɡjuːmənt]
nounpl: true arguments
argumento verdadeiro
1. A logical argument or statement that is factually correct and based on valid reasoning or evidence
His true argument was supported by extensive research and statistical data.
Seu argumento verdadeiro foi apoiado por pesquisa extensiva e dados estatísticos.
2. In logic and philosophy, a valid argument that leads to a true conclusion from true premises
A true argument in formal logic must have both valid structure and true premises.
Um argumento verdadeiro em lógica formal deve ter estrutura válida e premissas verdadeiras.
3. An honest or genuine disagreement or debate about a substantive matter
Despite their disagreement, they engaged in a true argument about economic policy.
Apesar de sua discordância, eles se engajaram em um argumento verdadeiro sobre política econômica.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'true argument' is primarily used in academic, legal, and philosophical discussions. It emphasizes the importance of factuality and logical validity in discourse, reflecting cultural values of reasoned debate and evidence-based discussion.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
valid argumentsound argumentlegitimate argumentfactual argumentsubstantive argument
Antonyms / Antônimos
false argumentinvalid argumentfallacyunsupported claimspurious argument

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
argumento verdadeiro
Standard usage in academic and formal contexts
São Paulo
argumento legítimo
Sometimes preferred in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
argumento de verdade
Colloquial variation used in informal debates
Portugal
argumento válido
More common in Portuguese European academic discourse

Related Words

logical reasoningevidencepremiseconclusionvaliditysoundnessrhetoric

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a true argument
hold a true argument
stand on true argument
true argument holds water
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