two-sided argument
- noun
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argumento de dos lados
- In a lively political debate, the candidates presented a two-sided argument on the impact of climate change.
Examples
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During the panel discussion, the moderator encouraged a two-sided argument to ensure both perspectives were heard.
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The documentary featured a two-sided argument about the benefits and drawbacks of technology in education.
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Next up is another two-sided argument.
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Synonyms
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2.0
A formal discussion where opposing sides argue about a topic
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1.4
A conversation where people share ideas and opinions to decide or understand
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2.3
A disagreement between people that is often angry
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3.0
A serious argument about something important that lasts a long time
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A situation when people do not have the same opinion
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A situation where two or more people disagree about something important
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A time when people strongly disagree and speak loudly
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A formal debate where people argue and may vote to decide
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A strong disagreement about something important
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'two-sided' (having two opposing sides or views) modifies 'argument' (a set of reasons), so a learner who knows both words can infer an argument presenting two viewpoints. This adjective+noun pattern is common and cross-linguistically transparent, making the phrase immediately understandable at B1 level.
Etymology
Two-sided argument comes from the simple image of two-sided meaning 'two opposite sides' and argument meaning a reason or view. Imagine two people facing each other, each giving an argument, and that's why it means 'a discussion with two different views'.