- counter an argument with something
- expr.einem Argument etwas entgegensetzen ausdr.
English-german dictionary. 2013.
English-german dictionary. 2013.
Argument — This article is about the subject as it is studied in logic and philosophy. For other uses, see Argument (disambiguation). In philosophy and logic, an argument is an attempt to persuade someone of something, by giving reasons or evidence for… … Wikipedia
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argument — [[t]ɑ͟ː(r)gjʊmənt[/t]] ♦♦ arguments 1) N VAR: oft N for/against n/ ing, N that An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct. There s a strong argument … English dictionary
Counter-Enlightenment — is a term used to refer to a movement that arose in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in opposition to the 18th century Enlightenment. The term is usually associated with Isaiah Berlin, who is often credited with coining it, perhaps taking… … Wikipedia
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counter — coun|ter1 [ kauntər ] noun count ** ▸ 1 long flat surface ▸ 2 object for board game ▸ 3 equipment that counts ▸ 4 way to oppose/stop something ▸ 5 reply to criticism ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) a long flat surface where customers are served, for example in… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
counter — I UK [ˈkaʊntə(r)] / US [ˈkaʊntər] noun [countable] Word forms counter : singular counter plural counters ** 1) a) a long flat surface where customers are served, for example in a shop or a bank There was a long queue and no one behind the counter … English dictionary
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