point of an argument; gist of an argument
Refers to the main logical thread or central claim of an argument, speech, or written piece. Common in formal and academic contexts.
His paper has a clear argument and is easy to read.
I didn't quite grasp the point of the question.
His paper's argument is clear and easy to follow.
I summarized the main argument at the end of the report.
As we talked, the argument's main point started to wander.
Please give your presentation in line with the main argument.
He developed his argument persuasively.
主旨 refers to the main point or intention behind a statement or action, whereas 論旨 focuses strictly on the logical reasoning of an argument.
論点 is a specific point of contention or issue being debated, while 論旨 is the overall coherent thread connecting an argument's claims.
論旨 is the logical gist or main point of an argument, while 論調 is the overall tone or slant with which it is presented.
論旨 means the main point or gist of an argument, while 論拠 means the grounds or evidence that support that argument, so the two 論-words are easily mixed up.
Compound of 論 (argument, theory) and 旨 (point, gist). The meaning is transparent from its components.