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disputed

dis·pute
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-spyoot]
    • /dɪˈspyut/
    • /dɪˈspjuːt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-spyoot]
    • /dɪˈspyut/

Definitions of disputed word

  • verb without object disputed to engage in argument or debate. 1
  • verb without object disputed to argue vehemently; wrangle or quarrel. 1
  • verb with object disputed to argue or debate about; discuss. 1
  • verb with object disputed to strive against; oppose: to dispute an advance of troops. 1
  • noun disputed a debate, controversy, or difference of opinion. 1
  • noun disputed a wrangling argument; quarrel. 1

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Origin of disputed

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English (< Anglo-French, Old French desputer) < Latin disputāre to argue a point, equivalent to dis- dis-1 + putāre to reckon, consider; see putative

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Parts of speech for Disputed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

disputed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

disputed usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for disputed

adjective disputed

  • obstructive — to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass: Debris obstructed the road.
  • oppositional — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
  • questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
  • opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
  • anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.

Antonyms for disputed

adjective disputed

  • undisputed — to engage in argument or debate.
  • unquestioned — not open to doubt or question; undisputed: Dante's poetic mastery remains unquestioned.
  • uncontested — a race, conflict, or other competition between rivals, as for a prize.
  • unchallenged — a euphemism for disabled (usually preceded by an adverb): physically challenged.
  • beyond question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.

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