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- [dih-spyoot]
- /dɪˈspyut/
- /dɪˈspjuːt/
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- [dih-spyoot]
- /dɪˈspyut/
Definitions of disputing word
- verb without object disputing to engage in argument or debate. 1
- verb without object disputing to argue vehemently; wrangle or quarrel. 1
- verb with object disputing to argue or debate about; discuss. 1
- verb with object disputing to argue against; call in question: to dispute a proposal. 1
- verb with object disputing to quarrel or fight about; contest. 1
- verb with object disputing to strive against; oppose: to dispute an advance of troops. 1
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Origin of disputing
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 Disputing
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preposition
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disputing 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.
disputing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disputing
adjective disputing
- 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.
- opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- quarrelling — an angry dispute or altercation; a disagreement marked by a temporary or permanent break in friendly relations.
- quarreling — an angry dispute or altercation; a disagreement marked by a temporary or permanent break in friendly relations.
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