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argument
nounB1
/ˈɑːɡjumənt/A conversation or discussion in which people express differing opinions, often with strong feelings; also, a reason or set of reasons presented to support or oppose an idea.
argument from design
nounC2
/ˈɑːɡjumənt frəm dɪˈzaɪn/A philosophical argument that proposes the existence of God, or an intelligent designer, based on perceived evidence of deliberate design or purpose in the natural world.
argumentation
nounC1
/ˌɑːɡjʊmɛnˈteɪʃ(ə)n/The process of reasoning systematically in support of an idea, action, or theory; the presentation and elaboration of arguments.
argumentum
nounVery Low
/ˌɑːɡjʊˈmɛntəm/A Latin term meaning 'argument' or 'proof', used in English primarily in formal, academic, or legal contexts to refer to a specific type of logical argument or reasoning.
argumentum ad hominem
nounC1/C2 (Academic/Formal)
/ˌɑːɡjʊˈmɛntəm æd ˈhɒmɪnɛm/A fallacious argumentative strategy whereby genuine discussion of the topic is avoided by instead attacking the character, motive, or other attribute of the person making the argument, rather than addressing the substance of the argument itself.
argun
nounObsolete/Historical
An obscure, archaic or technical term meaning to dispute or contend in argument.
argus
nounC2 (Very Rare/Low-Frequency Literary/Technical Term)
/ˈɑːɡəs/A vigilant watchman or a giant from Greek mythology with a hundred eyes.
argus pheasant
nounC2
/ˈɑːɡəs ˈfɛzənt/A large, spectacular pheasant native to Southeast Asia, particularly noted for the male's enormous, ornate wing feathers decorated with many eye-like spots.
arguta
nounRare
/ɑːˈɡjuːtə/pertaining to a type of small, green, tart berry from a hardy shrub (Actinidia arguta)
argy-bargy
nounLow
/ˌɑːdʒi ˈbɑːdʒi/A noisy argument or quarrel, often involving heated disagreement.
argyle
adjectivenounC1
/ˈɑː.ɡaɪl/A diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colours, typically with a distinct diamond lattice design.
argyll
nounLow
/ɑːˈɡaɪl/A pattern of knitted fabric consisting of diamond shapes, often of different colours, overlaid with a diagonal pattern.
argyll and bute
nounLow
/ˌɑːrɡaɪl ən ˈbjuːt/A council area in western Scotland, comprising the historic counties of Argyll and Bute.
argyllshire
nounLow
/ɑːˈɡaɪlʃə/A former county of western Scotland, historically comprising mainland Argyll and numerous islands.
argyrol
nounVery Low / Obsolete
/ˈɑːdʒɪrɒl/A trademarked antiseptic compound containing silver and protein, historically used topically in medicine, particularly for mucous membranes.
arhat
nounRare
/ˈɑːhɑːt/In Buddhism and Jainism, a perfected person who has attained enlightenment and is no longer subject to rebirth.
arhus
nounC1/C2 (Proper noun, low general frequency except in contexts discussing Denmark, Scandinavia, geography, or travel)
/ˈɔːhuːs/A major port city and the second-largest city in Denmark, located on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula.
arhythmia
nounC1+
/əˈrɪðmɪə/An irregular heartbeat; a condition where the heart beats with an abnormal rhythm.
aria
nounC1
/ˈɑːrɪə/A long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically one in an opera or oratorio.
aria da capo
nounC2
/ˌɑːriə də ˈkɑːpəʊ/An operatic aria in three-part musical structure where the third section is a repeat of the first.

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