controvert

Meanings

• Verb

  To oppose or argue against (an opinion or action)

• Verb

  To challenge or dispute the validity or correctness of (an argument or statement)

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with controvert
converge , adverge , merge

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Variants

List of all variants of controvert that leads to same result
controvert , controverted , controverter , controverters , controvertible , controverting , controverts

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French contrevere, from contrer 'against' + ver 'turn, do'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'controvert' is often used interchangeably with the word 'debate', but they have slightly different meanings.

2. The longest recorded debate in the US Congress lasted for over 24 hours.

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Related Concepts

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1. Debate: A formal argument or discussion on a particular topic between two or more people.

2. Discussion: A social event where people engage in conversation about a particular topic.

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Culture

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The word 'controvert' has been used extensively in various forms of literature, particularly in philosophical and legal contexts, to denote the act of challenging or disputing an opinion or argument.

How to Memorize "controvert"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a debate or argument, with one person arguing for a particular opinion and another person opposing it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'controvert' with the idea of opposing or disputing an opinion or argument.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Controvert = Contra + Verter = Against + Turn' to remember the meaning of the word.

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