Argumenterne

Argumenterne is the definite plural of argument in Danish, used to refer to the specific reasons given in a discussion in support of or against a proposition. It appears in formal and informal contexts, including politics, academia, and journalism.

In logic and rhetoric, an argument comprises a claim supported by evidence or reasoning intended to establish its conclusion. Arguments can be deductive, where the conclusion follows necessarily from the premises, or inductive, where the conclusion is supported with varying degrees of likelihood.

Etymology: the Danish word argument derives from Latin argumentum, via French. The definite plural suffix -erne marks the form argumenterne. Similar forms occur in related Scandinavian languages, such as Norwegian argumentene and Swedish argumenten.

Usage notes: Argumenterne are typically organized in a coherent sequence, with a conclusion. In Danish style guides, clarity, relevance of premises, and logical consistency are valued when presenting argumenterne.

See also: Argument, Logic, Rhetoric.