adjective
Often trying to disagree or argue with other people.
He becomes argumentative when he is tired.
Common phrases & grammar
an argumentative person · become argumentative
American English
How to pronounce argumentative
adjectiveB2
ahrgyuhMEHNtuhdihv
/ˌɑɹ.gjəˈmɛn.tə.ɾɪv/
5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Often trying to disagree or argue with other people.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
adjectiveformalless common
Giving reasons and evidence to support an idea, especially in writing.
The essay has a clear argumentative structure.
Common phrases & grammar
argumentative essay · argumentative structure