Argumentatiivne

Argumentatiivne is an Estonian adjective meaning related to argumentation or characterized by presenting reasons to support a claim. It is used to describe discourse, texts, or styles that aim to persuade an audience by providing justification, evidence, and, where relevant, refutations of counterarguments.

In pedagogy and linguistics, argumentatiivne tekst refers to a text designed to convince readers or listeners. Such texts present a clear claim, support it with arguments or data, address potential objections, and conclude by reinforcing the position. The typical structure includes an introduction that states the claim, a body containing arguments, possibly counterarguments, and a concluding section. The language tends to be logical and evaluative, with linking words that show cause, contrast, and consequence.

Argumentatiivne style can appear in spoken language as well as in writing. It emphasizes reasoning over description or exposition, and it often uses evidence, examples, statistics, and rhetorical devices to persuade. In education, students may be asked to write an argumentatiivne tekst to demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to argue coherently.

Originating from the noun argument, the word is formed with the suffix -iivne. It is closely related to terms such as argumentatsioon (argumentation) and väide (claim), and it is widely used in language, education, and rhetoric to describe texts and discourse that aim to persuade through reasoned argument.