Argument and Assertion

Argument

Argument noun - An idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate.
Usage example: it's my argument that we have too many problems here on earth to concern ourselves with manned trips to Mars
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Synonyms for Argument

Assertion is a synonym for argument in dissertation topic. In some cases you can use "Assertion" instead a noun "Argument", when it comes to topics like proposition, debate, effort to convince.

Assertion

Assertion noun - A solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something.
Usage example: the assertion that all men have certain unalienable rights is set forth in the Declaration of Independence

Argument is a synonym for assertion in dissertation topic. You can use "Argument" instead a noun "Assertion", if it concerns topics such as proposition.

How words are described

common common argument common assertion
following following argument following assertion
public public argument public assertion
original original argument original assertion
Other adjectives: popular, logical, last, previous, prior.
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