Controversy
/ˈkɒn.trə.vɜː.si/noun
A prolonged public dispute or debate concerning a matter of opinion.
Did you know?The roots of 'controversy' reveal a struggle between opposing views, evoking ancient debates that shaped civilizations and their beliefs.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
controversia
“A turning against, dispute.”
Old French
Old French
controversie
“A dispute or argument.”
Middle English
Middle English
controversie
“A state of disagreement or conflict.”
Modern English
English
controversy
“A public dispute or debate over a contentious issue.”