controversial
pronunciation
How to pronounce controversial in British English:
UK [ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃl]
How to pronounce controversial in American English:
US [ˌkɑːntrəˈvɜːrʃl]
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- Adjective:
- marked by or capable of arousing controversy
Word Origin
- controversial (adj.)
- 1580s, from Late Latin controversialis "pertaining to controversy," from Latin controversia (see controversy).
Example
- 1. This is not some new or controversial faith teaching .
- 2. The question is both important and controversial .
- 3. But it also recognises that the subject is controversial .
- 4. These findings shouldn 't be that controversial .
- 5. In practice , it is often controversial .