Argumentive

/ɑrɡjuːˈmɛntɪv/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to argument or argumentation; tending to engage in argument.

Etymology

From Latin argumentivus (from argumentum). An archaic or rare variant of argumentative, appearing in older English texts and philosophical works.

Kelly Says

Argumentive is the older, more academic cousin of argumentative—it sounds like something a medieval scholar would use when describing a particularly clever logical proof.

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