argumentation / reasoning
die Argumentation, die Argumentationen
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argumentation / reasoning
The presentation and linking of reasons and evidence in order to support a thesis or justify an opinion. It describes both the process of giving reasons and the chain of arguments presented itself.
Die Argumentation des Anwalts war lückenlos und überzeugte das Gericht.
The lawyer's argumentation was flawless and convinced the court.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Argumentationen |
| genitive | der Argumentation |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Argumentation | die Argumentationen |
| accusative | die Argumentation | die Argumentationen |
| dative | der Argumentation | den Argumentationen |
| genitive | der Argumentation | der Argumentationen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word ends in '-ation', which often indicates a process or the result of an action. It is derived directly from the verb 'argumentieren' (to argue).
Deine Argumentation basiert auf falschen Annahmen.
Your argumentation is based on false assumptions.
'Argumentation' is often described with adjectives such as 'logisch' (logical), 'schlüssig' (coherent), 'überzeugend' (convincing), or 'schwach' (weak). Verbs that often go with it are 'einer Argumentation folgen' (to follow an argument) or 'eine Argumentation nachvollziehen' (to understand/follow a line of reasoning).
Ich konnte seiner Argumentation nicht ganz folgen.
I couldn't quite follow his argumentation.
Der Redner präsentierte eine sehr schlüssige Argumentation.
The speaker presented a very coherent line of reasoning.
To name the originator of the argumentation, German often uses the genitive or the preposition 'von' (by/from). Both are very common.
Die Argumentation der Verteidigung war nicht überzeugend.
The defense's argumentation was not convincing.
Die Argumentation von Professor Müller hat alle beeindruckt.
Professor Müller's argumentation impressed everyone.
proof / evidence
Beweis and Argumentation can support a thesis. Beweis refers to the proof or evidence that establishes its truth, while Argumentation describes the conceptual linking of reasons and evidence. Use Beweis for the decisive means of proof and Argumentation for the entire chain of reasoning.
Die Argumentation erklärte Schritt für Schritt, warum die Messung korrekt sein sollte.
The reasoning explained step by step why the measurement should be accurate.
Der Beweis zeigte, dass die Messung unter diesen Bedingungen korrekt war.
The proof showed that the measurement was accurate under these conditions.
