Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

arguendo

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ar-guen-do
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

for the sake of argument; assuming without deciding; identifying the premises of a hypothetical argument while making it clear that no finding is being made on whether the premises are true.

adv

Used to set off the facts presented in an argument on a point of law from facts in dispute in the case.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin arguendō.

Questions

What does arguendo mean?
for the sake of argument; assuming without deciding; identifying the premises of a hypothetical argument while making it clear that no finding is being made on whether the premises are true.
Where does arguendo come from?
Borrowed from Latin arguendō.

How to pronounce arguendo

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “arguendo”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “arguendo”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “arguendo” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.