Controversy: meaning, definitions and examples
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controversy
[ หkษn.trษ.vษห.si ]
public debate
Controversy refers to a prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention concerning a matter of opinion. It often involves conflicting viewpoints or differing interpretations of facts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The controversy over the new law sparked heated debates among politicians.
- The controversy surrounding the novel led to widespread discussions among literary critics and readers.
- The controversy about climate change continues to divide scientists and policymakers.
Translations
Translations of the word "controversy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น controvรฉrsia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคตเคพเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช Kontroversen
๐ฎ๐ฉ kontroversi
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฟะตัะตัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kontrowersja
๐ฏ๐ต ่ซไบ
๐ซ๐ท controverse
๐ช๐ธ controversia
๐น๐ท tartฤฑลma
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ผ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ kontroverze
๐ธ๐ฐ kontroverzia
๐จ๐ณ ไบ่ฎฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ kontroverza
๐ฎ๐ธ deilur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะฐัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแขแ แแแแ แกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผbahisษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ controversia
Word origin
The word 'controversy' originated from Latin 'controversia', which is derived from 'contro-' (against) and vertere (to turn). It first appeared in English in the 14th century. Over the centuries, 'controversy' has been used to describe disputes and debates on various topics, reflecting the human tendency to engage in discussions about conflicting opinions.