Argumentative

Pronunciation: /ˌɑːrɡjəˈmɛntətɪv/

Definitions of argumentative

adjective characterized by exhibiting a tendency to disagree or argue

Example Sentences

A1 She is always argumentative and never agrees with anyone.

A2 The children had an argumentative discussion about which movie to watch.

B1 He can be quite argumentative when discussing politics with others.

B2 The professor appreciated the student's argumentative essay on the topic.

C1 The lawyer's argumentative skills were evident during the court case.

C2 The politician was known for his argumentative nature during debates.

Examples of argumentative in a Sentence

formal The professor appreciated the student's well-researched and argumentative essay.

informal She always gets so argumentative when discussing politics with her brother.

slang Why are you being so argumentative about it? Just chill out.

figurative The argumentative storm clouds gathered overhead as tensions rose in the meeting.

Grammatical Forms of argumentative

• past tense: argued
• plural: argumentatives
• comparative: more argumentative
• superlative: most argumentative
• present tense: argues
• future tense: will argue
• perfect tense: has argued
• continuous tense: is arguing
• singular: argumentative
• positive degree: argumentative
• infinitive: to argue
• gerund: arguing
• participle: arguing

Origin and Evolution of argumentative

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'argumentative' originated from the Latin word 'argumentum', which means 'evidence, proof, argument'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'argumentative' has evolved to describe someone who is inclined to argue or dispute, often in a confrontational manner.