What is difference between debate and argument.?

Answer 1

Debate is a civil, orderly exchange of ideas where the logic of each argument is tested and a winner is ultimately chosen.

An argument is often less civil, less orderly, and less logical. It rarely changes anyone's mind.

Answer 2

When you are in a debate, there are a few things to look for, if the side you are on and the other side both have facts about the topic at hand, then that is one way you can tell if you are in a debate. An argument although can have facts to it, is most of the time about a topic which both sides are uncontrollable in their emotions. If you were to have a debate you would also, most likely have a specific place and time to have the debate, were arguments are usually on the spot and unintended.

Answer 3

de·bate ( P ) Pronunciation Key (d-bt)
v. de·bat·ed, de·bat·ing, de·bates
v. intr.
To consider something; deliberate.
To engage in argument by discussing opposing points.
To engage in a formal discussion or argument. See Synonyms at discuss.
Obsolete. To fight or quarrel.

v. tr.
To deliberate on; consider.
To dispute or argue about.
To discuss or argue (a question, for example) formally.
Obsolete. To fight or argue for or over.

n.
A discussion involving opposing points; an argument.
Deliberation; consideration: passed the motion with little debate.
A formal contest of argumentation in which two opposing teams defend and attack a given proposition.
Obsolete. Conflict; strife.

ar·gu·ment ( P ) Pronunciation Key (ärgy-mnt)
n.

A discussion in which disagreement is expressed; a debate.
A quarrel; a dispute.
Archaic. A reason or matter for dispute or contention: “sheath'd their swords for lack of argument” (Shakespeare).

A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating truth or falsehood: presented a careful argument for extraterrestrial life.
A fact or statement put forth as proof or evidence; a reason: The current low mortgage rates are an argument for buying a house now.
A set of statements in which one follows logically as a conclusion from the others.

A summary or short statement of the plot or subject of a literary work.
A topic; a subject: “You and love are still my argument” (Shakespeare).
Logic. The minor premise in a syllogism.
Mathematics.
The independent variable of a function.
The angle of a complex number measured from the positive horizontal axis.
Computer Science. A value used to evaluate a procedure or subroutine.
Linguistics. In generative grammar, any of various positions occupied by a noun phrase in a sentence.

Answer 4

A debate, is an organized argument, thats about the only difference.

Answer 5

A debate is done formally, and an argument isn't; therefore it may get out of hand. Since a debate is usually done in front of others, you have no need to worry about people losing tempers.

Answer 6

Debate does not necessarily require conflicting points of view. An argument does.

Answer 7

Debates are more organized, but arguments are not well thought out, and tend to end without really solving anything.

Answer 8

Debates are generall y a civilized venture, whereas arguments easily escalate into yelling and shouting; even accusations, name-calling, and sometimes even violence. In law it's the arguments that are civilized. The debates are in the jury room. That's the way I see it.

Answer 9

in argument u discuss the matter with ppl

in debate u present the matter in front of ppl

Answer 10

wazbi gave my answer. :-) i'll add that a good debater can argue both sides equally well. in order to do this, you must be really well informed about the subject.

anyone can argue, but not many can debate.