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disputation vs speechmaking

speechmaking vs disputation

disputation and speechmaking both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disputation Yes No No No
speechmaking Yes No No No
As nouns, speechmaking is a hypernym of disputation; that is, speechmaking is a word with a broader meaning than disputation:
  • disputation: the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
  • speechmaking: delivering an address to a public audience
Other hypernyms of disputation include oral presentation, public speaking, speaking.
disputation (noun) speechmaking (noun)
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) delivering an address to a public audience
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Difference between disputation and speechmaking

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