Controversy
Controversy
Controversy (/kɒntrəvɜːrsi/; from Latin: controversia, meaning "debate, contention, dispute") is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of conflicting opinion or point of view. The term originates from the Latin word 'controversia', as a composite of 'controversus' – "turned in an opposite direction".
Etymology
The word controversy is derived from Latin controversia, as a composite of controversus – "turned in an opposite direction," from contra – "against" – and vertere – to turn, or versus (see verse), hence, "to turn against."
Related Terms
- Debate: A method of interactive and representational argument.
- Dispute: A disagreement or argument about something important.
- Conflict: A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
- Dissent: The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held.
- Polemic: A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Controversy
- Wikipedia's article - Controversy
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