argument vs debate

debate vs argument

argument and debate both are nouns.

argument is not a verb while debate is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
argument	Yes	No	No	No
debate	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, argument and debate are synonyms defined as:

argument and debate: a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

Other synonyms of argument include argumentation.

argument (noun)	debate (noun)
a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable	the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning	a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

argument (verb)	debate (verb)
	argue with one another
	discuss the pros and cons of an issue
	have an argument about something
	think about carefully; weigh

Difference between argument and debate

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