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argumentum

ar·gu·men·tum [ rgyə méntəm ] (plural ar·gu·men·ta [ rgyə méntə ])


noun 
Definition:
 
line of reasoning: a series of statements or a demonstration that leads to a logical conclusion ( formal )

[Mid-17th century. < Latin, "argument, rationale" < arguere "make clear, assert"]
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