disputation

see definition of disputation

nouncontroversy

Synonyms for disputation

noun controversy

Antonyms for disputation

debate

noun. discussion of issues; consideration

dialectic

noun. logic, reasoning

diatribe

noun. harangue, criticism

Word Origin & History

late 14c., from Old French desputasion and directly from Latin disputationem (nominative disputatio), noun of action from past participle stem of disputare (see dispute).

Example Sentences for disputation

In a word, is not the art of disputation a power of disputing about all things?

But heresies have polluted every church, and schisms are the fruit of disputation.

It is reported that something in the nature of a disputation was now held.

Nothing had been accomplished, therefore, when the disputation ceased.

But to leave this technical, though not wholly unreal, disputation.

The whole town is a scene of vociferation, disputation, and fighting.

Parvise seems to have been a porch, used as a school or place for disputation.

I have no time for disputation, as you know, and you profit by the knowledge.

Meanwhile the hall of disputation was crowded with an expectant audience.

Neither are they a subject for scientific controversy or disputation.

disputation

Synonyms for disputation

Antonyms for disputation

More words related to disputation

argumentation

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