What does controversy mean?
Definitions for controversy
ˈkɒn trəˌvɜr si; Brit. also kənˈtrɒv ər sicon·tro·ver·sy
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Princeton's WordNet
controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguingnoun
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
"they were involved in a violent argument"
Wiktionary
controversynoun
A debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife.
Etymology: From controversia, from controversus.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Controversynoun
Etymology: controversia, Latin.
How cometh it to pass that we are so rent with mutual contentions, and that the church is so much troubled? If men had been willing to learn, all these controversies might have died the very day they were first brought forth. Richard Hooker, b. i.
Without controversy great is the mystery of godliness. 1 Tim.
Wild controversy then, which long had slept,
Into the press from ruin’d cloisters leapt. John Denham.This left no room for controversy about the title, nor for encroachment on the right of others. John Locke.
If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them, then they shall justify the righteous and condemn the wicked. Deutr. xxv. 1.
The Lord hath a controversy with the nations. Jer. xxv. 31.
The torrent roar’d, and we did buffet it
With lusty sinews; throwing it aside,
And stemming it with hearts of controversy. William Shakespeare, Jul. Cæs.
Wikipedia
Controversy
Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of conflicting opinion or point of view. The word was coined from the Latin controversia, as a composite of controversus – "turned in an opposite direction".
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controversy
Controversy refers to a widespread disagreement, debate, or dispute surrounding a particular topic, issue, event, or decision. It involves opposing views and opinions that often lead to conflicting perspectives, intense arguments, or public scrutiny. Controversies can arise in various domains such as politics, social issues, science, ethics, religion, and entertainment, among others. They often involve passionate discussions, media coverage, and attempts to gather evidence or present arguments supporting different positions.
Webster Dictionary
Controversynoun
contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions
Controversynoun
quarrel; strife; cause of variance; difference
Controversynoun
a suit in law or equity; a question of right
Wikidata
Controversy
Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of conflicting opinion or point of view. The word was coined from the Latin controversia, as a composite of controversus – "turned in an opposite direction," from contra – "against" – and vertere – to turn, or versus, hence, "to turn against." The most applicable or well known controversial subjects, topics or areas are politics, religion and sex. Other areas of controversy include history and philosophy. Other minor yet prominent areas of controversy are economics, science, finances, culture, education, the military, society, celebrities, organisation, the media, age, gender, and race. Controversy in matters of theology has traditionally been particularly heated, giving rise to the phrase odium theologicum. Controversial issues are held as potentially divisive in a given society, because they can lead to tension and ill will, as a result they are often taboo to be discussed in the light of company in many cultures.
British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'controversy' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4536
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'controversy' in Nouns Frequency: #1762
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of controversy in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of controversy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of controversy in a Sentence
This is a controversy that has spilled over to the nation, with most of it going on right here in Alabama, it’s really surprising to have such a competitive Senate race in a state that is normally heavily Republican.
I would be very surprised in a three-man race if Cruz didn't make a substantive policy critique of John Kasich -- if he felt it was necessary, it's this classic reality show like 'Survivor,' maybe even 'The Apprentice.' There's a strategy that some contestants use where they try to keep their heads down and stay out of the controversy with all contestants. Then they wake up at the end in there in the last two or three.
Our church will always financially support the Cooperative Program of the Southern Baptist Convention, however, the controversy over Russell Moore and the [Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission] is going to be a catalyst for many churches to reassess how they can most effectively support the denomination, which may involve a reallocation of funds.
Hillary Clinton and Hillary Clinton campaign of 2008 started the birther controversy. I finished it.
Matters of religion should never be matters of controversy. We neither argue with a lover about his taste, nor condemn him, if we are just, for knowing so human a passion.
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- جدالArabic
- дискусия, спорBulgarian
- KontroverseGerman
- διαμάχηGreek
- disputadoEsperanto
- polémica, controversiaSpanish
- vaidlusEstonian
- eztabaidaBasque
- هم ستیزیPersian
- kiista, sanaharkkaFinnish
- polémique, controverseFrench
- connspaid, connsachadhScottish Gaelic
- מחלוקת, חילוקי דעותHebrew
- विवादHindi
- polémia, vitaHungarian
- վեճ, վիճաբանությունArmenian
- controversiaItalian
- 論争Japanese
- ವಿವಾದKannada
- 토론, 논쟁Korean
- controversiaLatin
- kontroversija, polemikaLatvian
- whiuwhiu kupuMāori
- controverseDutch
- KontroversNorwegian
- spórPolish
- controvérsiaPortuguese
- controversă, dispută (principială), discuțieRomanian
- разногласия, дискуссия, спорRussian
- kontrovèrza, kontrovèrzijaSerbo-Croatian
- kontroversSwedish
- การวิวาท, การโต้เถียงThai
- anlaşmazlık, uyuşmazlık, cidal, ihtilaf, münazara, tartışmaTurkish
- tranh cãiVietnamese
- סיכסעךYiddish
- 争议Chinese
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