disputed — Subject to disagreement or argument; contested or challenged as to its accuracy, validity, or ownership.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Subject to disagreement or argument; contested or challenged as to its accuracy, validity, or ownership.
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈspjutɪd/
Example Sentences
- The pizza topping choice became a hotly disputed topic at the sleepover.
- His claim to be the world's best procrastinator was disputed by everyone who knew him.
- The authenticity of the ancient artifact is still disputed among historians.
disputed
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈspjutɪd/]
Subject to disagreement or argument; contested or challenged as to its accuracy, validity, or ownership.
Subject to disagreement or argument; contested or challenged as to its accuracy, validity, or ownership.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'disputare' meaning 'to argue or debate'. The word combines the idea of thinking in opposite directions, leading to disagreement or controversy.
Breakdown
dis- (apart/away) + putare (to think/consider) = to think differently, hence to argue or contest
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The pizza topping choice became a hotly disputed topic at the sleepover.”
“His claim to be the world's best procrastinator was disputed by everyone who knew him.”
“The authenticity of the ancient artifact is still disputed among historians.”
“Whether pineapple belongs on pizza remains a fiercely disputed culinary question.”
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