argument; statement




a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

"it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true"

Type of:
  • evidence

Types:
  • proof
  • counterargument
  • pro
  • con
  • case
  • clincher; determiner; determining factor
  • adducing
  • last word
  • specious argument


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