If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of. Causing strong disagreement or argument among people. How to use controversial in a sentence.
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The meaning of controversial is of, relating to, or arousing controversy.
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Meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the oxford english dictionary Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. A controversial stand on human rights. The word 'controversial' originated from the latin word 'controversialis', which means 'pertaining to a dispute or controversy'.
The term has been used in english since the 17th century to describe. Relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument likely to produce controversy Is a controversial [book, article, song, actress, politician], made a controversial [decision, ruling, law], the controversial [issue, question, matter] of, more. Click for english pronunciations, examples sentences, video.