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reargument

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˌriːˈɑːrɡjʊmənt//

KK: /riˈɑrgjʊmənt/

noun
Definition

A discussion or debate that takes place again, often regarding a previous argument or decision, especially in a legal context.


Example

The lawyer requested a reargument to clarify the points that were previously misunderstood.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the reargument happening in court next week?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read something about it; it sounds intense!
Sloth A
I wonder what new evidence they'll bring up during the reargument.
Sloth B
It'll be interesting to see how it changes the case dynamics.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
debate
discussion
dispute
Antonyms
agreement
consensus
harmony
Root Explanation

Reargument → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "argument" (from Latin "argumentum", meaning evidence or proof). The word refers to the act of presenting evidence or proof again, typically in a discussion or debate.

Memory Tip

Think of 're-' meaning again and 'argument' referring to evidence or proof — so reargument means to present your evidence or proof again.

Visually Confused Words
argument
regarment
reagent
retardment
dreariment
argumental
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