argumentatively

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adj.

1. Given to arguing; disputatious.

2. Of or characterized by argument: an argumentative discourse.

argu·menta·tive·ly adv.

argu·menta·tive·ness n.

Synonyms: argumentative, combative, contentious, disputatious, quarrelsome, scrappy²
These adjectives mean given to or fond of arguing: an argumentative child; a combative teenager; a contentious mood; a disputatious lawyer; a quarrelsome drinker; a scrappy litigator.

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Adv.

argumentatively - in a disputatious manner

disputatiously

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