disputation
pronunciation
How to pronounce disputation in British English:
UK [ˌdɪspjuˈteɪʃn]
How to pronounce disputation in American English:
US [ˌdɪspjəˈteʃən]
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- Noun:
- the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)
- a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Word Origin
- disputation (n.)
- late 14c., from Old French desputasion and directly from Latin disputationem (nominative disputatio), noun of action from past participle stem of disputare (see dispute).
Example
- 1. China abounds with instances of water-induced disputation .
- 2. Their reluctance to embrace the spirit of the revolution has perpetuated a mood of angry disputation .
- 3. It is a matter of disputation whether they did the .
- 4. Qingpu district zhonggu town labor disputation coordinating committee .
- 5. It is a matter of disputation whether they did the right thing .