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disputed

/dɪsˈpjuːtɪd/

Meanings
  • noun

    A situation in which people disagree about something, typically an argument or formal contest.

    - "The disputed election results caused a great deal of controversy."
    - "The two neighbors had a long-standing dispute over a boundary fence."

Pronunciation
  1. /dɪsˈpjuːtɪd/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with disputed
putted , rutted , mutted
Variants
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disputable , disputably , dispute , disputed , disputer , disputers , disputes , disputing
Forms
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disputable, disputant, disputeable, disputes, disputedly


Etymology
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From Old French disputer 'debate, discuss'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'dispute' comes from the Latin word 'disputare', which means 'to discuss' or 'to examine'.

  2. In the Middle Ages, disputes were often settled through trial by combat.


Related Concepts
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  1. controversy: A state of public disagreement about something, typically a controversial issue.

  2. debate: A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward and then discussed.


Culture
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Disputes have been a part of human history since ancient times, appearing in various forms such as legal disputes, sports competitions, and philosophical debates. In literature, disputes are a common theme in works such as Shakespeare's plays and Milton's Paradise Lost.

How to Memorize "disputed"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a courtroom scene with two lawyers arguing over a point of law.

  2. associate

    - Think of a game of chess, where two players are in dispute over a move.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Dispute This' to remember the word.


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