Argument vs. Arguement
The standard spelling is “argument.” “Arguement” is a common misspelling; the final e in “argue” is dropped before the noun-forming ending in the established spelling “argument.”
Use “argument.” “Arguement” is not the standard spelling.
Key details
Choose the right form
| Form | Status | Use |
|---|---|---|
| argument | standard spelling | Use for the noun. |
| arguement | nonstandard spelling | Correct to “argument” unless quoting exactly. |
Quick tests
Drop-the-e check
Are you forming the noun from “argue”?
If yes: Use the established spelling “argument,” without the e after argu-.
If no: Check whether you need another member of the “argue” word family.
Caveat: Exact quotations may preserve an original misspelling.
Examples
Her argument is supported by two examples.
“Argument” is the standard noun spelling.
Her arguement is supported by two examples.
Better: Her argument is supported by two examples.
“Arguement” is not the standard spelling.
Further guidance
Error Boundary
Use “arguement” only when reproducing someone else’s spelling exactly, such as in a quotation or search term; otherwise write “argument.”
Standard Form
The dictionary headword is “argument.”
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
- Argument — Cambridge Dictionary (opens in a new tab)Cambridge University Press · Dictionary evidence for the standard spelling argument and its meanings.