1. (noun) a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

• argument
• debate

2. (noun) a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

• argument
• line
• line of reasoning
• logical argument

1. (noun) a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

• discussion
• give-and-take
• word

2. (noun) a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

• abstract thought
• logical thinking
• reasoning

1. (noun) a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

• logomachy

2. (noun) a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

• casuistry
• line of inquiry
• line of questioning
• policy

1. (noun) a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

• argue
• argue
• reason
• reason
• argue
• indicate
• argue
• contend
• debate
• fence
• debate
• debate
• deliberate

2. (noun) a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

• argue
• reason
• argue
• indicate