argumentation

[ ahr-gyuh-men-tey-shuh n ]

/ ˌɑr gyə mɛnˈteɪ ʃən /

the process of developing or presenting an argument; reasoning.

discussion; debate; disputation: The lengthy argumentation tired many listeners.

a discussion dealing with a controversial point.

the setting forth of reasons together with the conclusion drawn from them.

the premises and conclusion so set forth.

Origin of argumentation

1400–50; late Middle English argumentacioun (< Middle French) < Latin argūmentātiōn- (stem of argūmentātiō). See argument, -ation

ar·gu·men·ta·tious, adjective

Although an undeniably compelling trinity of argumentation, it is not without its logical problems.

So-Called ‘Biblical Scholar’ Says Jesus A Made-Up Myth |Candida Moss, Joel Baden |October 5, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
How do argument and argumentation compare with reasoning as regards logical form?

English Synonyms and Antonyms |James Champlin Fernald
The time for further consideration and argumentation was gone.

rminius Vambry, his life and adventures |rminius Vambry
He retain'd a great deal of his old Enthusiasms, and lov'd Argumentation.

Benjamin Franklin |Frank Luther Mott

Argumentation is the process of establishing the truth or falsity of a thing.

Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism |F. V. N. Painter
The constitutional aspects of the problem called forth some exceedingly able argumentation.

Union and Democracy |Allen Johnson

argumentation

/ (ˌɑːɡjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən) /

the process of reasoning methodically

a less common word for argument (def. 2), argument (def. 3)