In computing, the value on which a function operates. For example, if the argument 16 is operated on by the function “square root”, the answer 4 is produced.

ETYM French argument, Latin argumentum, from arguere to argue.
1. A discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; SYN. debate.
2. A fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true; SYN. statement.
3. A summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie; SYN. literary argument.
4. A variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f equals y, x is the independent variable; SYN. independent variable.

An argument opposed to a proposal.

ETYM French contention, Latin contentio. Related to Contend.
A point asserted as part of an argument.
A method of line control in which terminals compete with each other for permission to transmit over a common channel. If the channel is free, the terminal transmits. If the channel is in use by another terminal, the terminal attempting to transmit waits until the channel is free.
Quarrel; strife; opinion; belief.

ETYM Latin argumentatio, from argumentari: cf. French argumentation.
Methodical reasoning; SYN. logical argument, line of reasoning, line.

Given to or characterized by argument.

Contentiousness, quarrelsomeness, disputatiousness

1. To give evidence of; SYN. indicate.
2. To have an argument about something; SYN. contend, debate, fence.
3. To present reasons and arguments; SYN. reason.

1. To give evidence of; SYN. indicate.
2. To have an argument about something; SYN. contend, debate, fence.
3. To present reasons and arguments; SYN. reason.

1. To argue with one another.
2. To discuss the pros and cons of an issue; SYN. deliberate.

1. To decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion; SYN. reason out, conclude.
2. To think logically.