counter-argument
/ˈkaʊntər ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/
coun · ter · ar · gu · ment
ˈkaʊn · tər · ˈɑː · ɡjʊ · mənt
English Definition
n. an argument made to oppose another argument
Significado en Español
contraargumento
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “counter-argument”:
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A
endorsement
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B
rebuttal
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C
agreement
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D
confirmation
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B — rebuttal.
“counter-argument” means n. an argument made to oppose another argument
Common questions about “counter-argument”
What does “counter-argument” mean?
counter-argument — n. an argument made to oppose another argument. In Chinese: 反驳，反对论点.
How do you pronounce “counter-argument”?
counter-argument is pronounced /ˈkaʊntər ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/. It breaks into 5 syllables: coun · ter · ar · gu · ment.
Is “counter-argument” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. counter-argument appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
