2006-07-11 19:01:51 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
pros and cons
Etymology
From the Latin phrase pro et contra
For and against; as a collective noun, the positive and negative attributes
The Latin conjunction and prefix pro means for and frequently designates an advantage
Abbreviation of Latin contra, against
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2006-07-11 21:55:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 12⤊ 3⤋
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What is the meaning of Pros and Cons?
2015-08-07 04:41:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty in Pink is close but still wrong.
PROS are arguments IN FAVOR of the debate proposition.
CONS are arguments OPPOSED to the debate proposition.
So "pros and cons" are multiple arguments in favor of a propositon and multiple arguments against a proposition in an attempt to reasonably approximate the correct view.
So it's a program for guessing the right view on incomplete information by insisting on multiple arguments about the subject of the debate (or the matter requiring decision). It's a cookbook for being fair-mainded, if you will.
2006-07-11 19:07:07 · answer #3 · answered by urbancoyote 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Pro generally means professional, especially in a sport & it also means optimistic side/advantages. Pro has two meanings and depending on the context it shall change. However the phrase pro's and con's means the 2 sides of a coin. I.e:- Advantages and disadvantages
2014-03-15 00:51:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pro means for, in favor of
Con means against, opposed to
2006-07-11 19:04:19 · answer #5 · answered by bbcranks 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pro is positive while con is negative. Its sometimes used in decision making. You consider the pros and cons before you choose your action.
2006-07-11 19:06:18 · answer #6 · answered by jox 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I pro is something good. A con is something bad. For example, what are the pros about drinking beer. You can loosen up, have fun, dance. What are the cons? Liver damage, forgetting things, drinking and driving.
2006-07-11 19:05:44 · answer #7 · answered by sarah b 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pro - Advantages (for)
Cons - Disadvantages (against)
2006-07-11 19:11:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
what is the meaning of pros and cons
2016-03-02 02:22:44 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pros and Cons can refer to either opposing sides in a debate (those arguing in favour of = pro and those arguing against = con what is termed the "resolution") or, in a similar vein, the advantages and disadvantages of a proposition.
2006-07-12 01:42:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pros is good cons is bad
2006-07-11 19:06:39 · answer #11 · answered by me. 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋