Definitions

1. noun

A Latin term meaning ‘a thing to be proved’ or ‘a proposition to be proved’, often referring to the premise or assumption in a logical argument.

“The historian’s argumentum was a compelling analysis of the ancient civilization’s societal structure.”

2. noun

A term used in logic to denote the assumption or premise from which a conclusion is drawn.

“In the argumentum, the philosopher assumed that knowledge is derived from sensory experience.”

3. noun

A figure of speech used to make an argument or claim, often involving a rhetorical device.

“The politician’s argumentum ad populum was an appeal to the emotions of the crowd.”