English > logical argument: 1 sense > noun 1, cognition| Meaning | A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning. |
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| Synonyms | argumentation, argument, line of reasoning, line |
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| Narrower | casuistry | argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading |
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| line of inquiry, line of questioning | An ordering of questions so as to develop a particular argument |
| policy | A line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government |
| Broader | reasoning, logical thinking, abstract thought | Thinking that is coherent and logical |
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| Spanish | argumentación, argumento lógico, argumento |
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| Catalan | argumentació, argument lògic, argument |
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