The quality or state of being argumentative; a tendency to engage in argument or dispute.
From argumentative plus the suffix -ness forming an abstract noun. The complete chain: Latin argumentum → argumentative → argumentativeness.
Argumentativeness can be a superpower in careers like law, science, and academia, but a liability in relationships—context is everything when your brain loves a good debate.
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