Controvert

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑntrəˌvərt/

Definitions of controvert

verb to argue or dispute about something; to contradict or oppose in argument

Example Sentences

A1 I don't want to controvert your opinion, but I have a different point of view.

A2 She tried to controvert the rumors about her, but it was difficult to change people's minds.

B1 The scientists controverted the theory with new evidence that contradicted the original findings.

B2 The lawyer attempted to controvert the witness's testimony by presenting contradictory evidence.

C1 The politician was skilled at controverting his opponents' arguments during debates.

C2 The author's latest book controverts many commonly held beliefs about the history of the region.

Examples of controvert in a Sentence

formal The scientists continue to controvert the theory proposed by their colleagues.

informal He loves to controvert everything I say, just for the sake of arguing.

slang I can't believe you're still trying to controvert that, it's obvious you're wrong.

figurative Her actions seem to controvert her words, making it hard to trust her.

Grammatical Forms of controvert

• past tense: controverted
• plural: controverts
• comparative: more controvert
• superlative: most controvert
• present tense: controvert
• future tense: will controvert
• perfect tense: have controverted
• continuous tense: is controverting
• singular: controvert
• positive degree: controvert
• infinitive: to controvert
• gerund: controverting
• participle: controverted

Origin and Evolution of controvert

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'controvert' originated from the Latin word 'controvertere', which means to argue against or dispute.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'controvert' has retained its original meaning of arguing against or disputing, but it has also come to be used more broadly to refer to any form of disagreement or contradiction.