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Argumentatively

Argumentative \Ar`gu*men"ta*tive\, a.

  1. Consisting of, or characterized by, argument; containing a process of reasoning; as, an argumentative discourse.

  2. Adductive as proof; indicative; as, the adaptation of things to their uses is argumentative of infinite wisdom in the Creator. [Obs.]

  3. Given to argument; characterized by argument; disputatious; as, an argumentative writer. [1913 Webster]
    -- Ar`gu*men"ta*tive*ly, adv. -- Ar`gu*men"ta*tive*ness, n.

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argumentatively

adv. In an argumentative manner.

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argumentatively

adv. in a disputatious manner [syn: disputatiously]

Usage examples of "argumentatively".

Micawber, still more argumentatively, 'being equally out of the question, Mr.