well-constructed argument

[wel kən-ˈstrək-təd ˈär-gyə-mənt]
noun phrasepl: well-constructed arguments
argumento bem construído
1. A logically sound and clearly organized set of premises leading to a valid conclusion
The lawyer presented a well-constructed argument that convinced the jury of the defendant's innocence.
O advogado apresentou um argumento bem construído que convenceu o júri da inocência do réu.
2. A persuasive presentation of ideas with proper structure, evidence, and reasoning
Her thesis contained a well-constructed argument supported by extensive research.
Sua tese continha um argumento bem construído apoiado por pesquisa extensiva.
3. A debate or discussion point that is methodically developed and free from logical fallacies
In academic discourse, a well-constructed argument requires clear premises and valid reasoning.
No discurso acadêmico, um argumento bem construído requer premissas claras e raciocínio válido.
In both American and Brazilian academic cultures, a well-constructed argument is highly valued in universities, courtrooms, and professional settings. Brazilian Portuguese academia tends to emphasize 'argumentação bem construída' in formal writing and debates. The concept is central to critical thinking education in both countries and is often discussed in courses on rhetoric, philosophy, and law.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sound argumentlogical argumentcoherent argumentcompelling argumentreasoned argument
Antonyms / Antônimos
flawed argumentfallacious argumentincoherent argumentweak argumentillogical argument

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
argumento bem construído
Most common and standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
argumento bem estruturado
Alternative phrasing with 'estruturado' is also widely used in academic and business contexts
Portugal
argumento bem fundamentado
Portuguese Europeans often use 'fundamentado' (well-founded) instead of 'construído'
General American English
well-constructed argument
Standard in academic and professional discourse

Related Words

rhetoriclogicpremiseconclusionevidencepersuasionreasoningfallacy

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a case for something
put forward an argument
build a case
stand on solid ground
hold water
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