Debate
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Debate ( noun )
- A discussion, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
- A formal contest in which the affirmative and negative sides of a proposition are advocated by opposing speakers.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french debat (noun), debattre (verb), based on latin dis- "apart" + batuere "to beat".
Examples:
- The debate on the new immigration policy was heated.
- The debate team is preparing for the next competition.
(As a verb)
Debate ( verb )
- A discussion, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
- A formal contest in which the affirmative and negative sides of a proposition are advocated by opposing speakers.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french debat (noun), debattre (verb), based on latin dis- "apart" + batuere "to beat".
Examples:
- The debate on the new immigration policy was heated.
- The debate team is preparing for the next competition.