Controversy

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑntrəˌvɜrsi/

Definitions of controversy

noun a prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention; disagreement or argument

Example Sentences

A1 The controversy over the new school uniform divided the students.

A2 There is a controversy surrounding the use of plastic bags.

B1 The controversy regarding climate change continues to be a hot topic.

B2 The controversy surrounding the election results sparked protests across the country.

C1 The controversy surrounding the company's unethical practices led to a public relations crisis.

C2 The controversy over the government's decision to cut funding for public schools has been widely debated in academic circles.

Examples of controversy in a Sentence

formal The controversy surrounding the new policy has sparked heated debates among scholars.

informal There's a lot of controversy about the ending of that TV show.

slang The controversy over the celebrity scandal is blowing up on social media.

figurative The controversy acted as a double-edged sword, bringing attention to the issue but also causing division among the community.

Grammatical Forms of controversy

• past tense: controversied
• plural: controversies
• comparative: more controversial
• superlative: most controversial
• present tense: controversy
• future tense: will controversy
• perfect tense: has controversy
• continuous tense: is controversying
• singular: controversy
• positive degree: controversy
• infinitive: to controversy
• gerund: controversying
• participle: controversied

Origin and Evolution of controversy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'controversy' originated from the Latin word 'controversia', which is a combination of 'contra' meaning 'against' and 'versus' meaning 'turned'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a prolonged public dispute, 'controversy' has evolved to encompass any disagreement or argument that sparks debate or contention.