controverting

Meanings

• Verb

  Acting to provoke or instigate controversy or debate

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to turn over' in a legal context, but came to mean 'to argue or debate' due to the back-and-forth nature of the process.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'controverting' comes from the Latin word 'controversia', which means 'a debate' or 'a lawsuit'.

2. In the legal context, 'controverting' refers to the process of challenging or questioning the evidence or testimony presented in a case.

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Related Concepts

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1. Debate: A formal discussion on a particular topic, often with opposing arguments presented and a neutral moderator.

2. Controversy: A state of disagreement or argument, often on a public issue.

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Culture

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In literature and politics, the term 'controverting' is often used to describe the act of debating or arguing a controversial issue. It can also refer to the person or group who initiates or instigates such debates.

How to Memorize "controverting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people passionately arguing or debating a controversial issue. Try to imagine the back-and-forth nature of the conversation and the intensity of the emotions involved.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'controverting' with the idea of a heated debate or argument. Try to remember the context in which the word is used and the emotions it evokes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Can't Turn Over, Verting' to remember the meaning of the word. This can help you remember that 'controverting' means 'to turn over' in the sense of debating or arguing.

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