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counterargument
/ˈkaʊn.tərˌɑːɡ.jə.mənt/
[/ˈkaʊn.tərˌɑːɡ.jə.mənt/]
an opposing point of view
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A counterargument is a point made against an idea or opinion. Strong essays consider counterarguments before answering them.
Example
She answered the main counterargument in her essay.
She answered the main counterargument in her essay.
Etymology
From 'counter' (against) plus 'argument'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in discursive essays to weigh opposing views.