Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun argumentation

2 senses of argumentation

Sense 1
argument, argumentation, debate -- (a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on")
       => discussion, give-and-take, word -- (an exchange of views on some topic; "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it")

Sense 2
argumentation, logical argument, argument, line of reasoning, line -- (a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of reasoning")
       => reasoning, logical thinking, abstract thought -- (thinking that is coherent and logical)