De argumentatie



Example: De argumentatie in het debat overtuigde alle aanwezigen snel.

Definition


"De argumentatie" refers to the structured reasoning or set of reasons presented to support or oppose a particular idea or point of view, especially in philosophical discussions. It involves logically connecting claims to evidence to persuade or clarify a standpoint.

Etymology


The word "de argumentatie" comes from the Dutch noun 'argumentatie,' which is derived from the Latin 'argumentatio,' meaning 'a setting forth of reasons.' Did you know? The root 'arguere' in Latin means 'to make clear' or 'to prove,' highlighting the word's focus on clarity and persuasion.

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"De argumentatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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