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- [kon-truh-vur-see; British also kuh n-trov-er-see]
- /ˈkɒn trəˌvɜr si; British also kənˈtrɒv ər si/
- /ˈkɒn.trə.vɜː.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-truh-vur-see; British also kuh n-trov-er-see]
- /ˈkɒn trəˌvɜr si; British also kənˈtrɒv ər si/
Definitions of controversy word
- variable noun controversy Controversy is a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval. 3
- noun controversy dispute, argument, or debate, esp one concerning a matter about which there is strong disagreement and esp one carried on in public or in the press 3
- noun controversy a lengthy discussion of an important question in which opposing opinions clash; debate; disputation 3
- noun controversy a quarrel or dispute 3
- noun plural controversy a prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention; disputation concerning a matter of opinion. 1
- noun plural controversy contention, strife, or argument. 1
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Origin of controversy
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English controversie (< Anglo-French) < Latin contrōversia, equivalent to contrōvers(us) turned against, disputed (contrō-, variant of contrā against, + versus, past participle of vertere to turn) + -ia -y3
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Parts of speech for Controversy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
controversy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
controversy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for controversy
noun controversy
- squabble — to engage in a petty quarrel.
- fuss — an excessive display of anxious attention or activity; needless or useless bustle: They made a fuss over the new baby.
- discussion — an act or instance of discussing; consideration or examination by argument, comment, etc., especially to explore solutions; informal debate.
- argument — An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct.
- strife — vigorous or bitter conflict, discord, or antagonism: to be at strife.
Antonyms for controversy
noun controversy
- concurrence — Someone's concurrence is their agreement to something.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- accord — An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war.
- forbearance — the act of forbearing; a refraining from something.
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