Debating And Argumentation Vocabulary

noun the act of implying or something that is implied

verb to indicate or suggest without explicitly stating

• The speaker did not directly state his opinion, but his words seemed to imply that he agreed with the proposal.
• She didn't say it outright, but I think she was trying to imply that she didn't want to go to the party.
• I don't want to imply anything, but I heard some gossip about them.
• The painting's use of dark colors can imply a sense of sadness or mystery.

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

• She is known for being highly opinionated on political matters.
• My friend can be a bit too opinionated about which TV shows are the best.
• Don't listen to him, he's just a really opinionated dude.
• Her opinions are like a strong gust of wind, forceful and unyielding.

verb to suppose or assume beforehand; to take for granted

• The theory presupposed that all individuals have equal access to education.
• I didn't realize the plan presupposed everyone would be available on Saturday.
• She's always presupposing things without knowing all the facts.
• The success of the project presupposed a strong foundation of trust among team members.

adverb used to introduce a concession or admission

• Admittedly, the research methodology used in this study has its limitations.
• I have to admit, the movie was better than I expected.
• Okay, I'll admit it, I was wrong about that.
• Admittedly, the road to success is not always easy to navigate.