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Controversy word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "controversy" word

[noun] a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
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\Con"tro*ver`sy\, n.; pl. {Controversies}. [L. controversia, fr. controversus turned against, disputed; contro- = contra + versus, p. p. of vertere to turn. See {Verse}.] 1. Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions. This left no room for controversy about the title. --Locke. A dispute is commonly oral, and a controversy in writing. --Johnson. 2. Quarrel; strife; cause of variance; difference. The Lord hath a controversy with the nations. --Jer. xxv. 31. 3. A suit in law or equity; a question of right. [Obs.] When any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment. --2 Sam. xv. 2. Syn: Dispute; debate; disputation; disagreement; altercation; contention; wrangle; strife; quarrel.

Synonyms for controversy

arguing, argument, contention, contestation, disputation, tilt

See also: argle-bargle | argy-bargy | conflict | difference | difference of opinion | dispute | polemic | sparring |

Related terms: antagonism, apologia, difference, discordancy, dissension, dissent, dissidence, disunion, diversity, donnybrook fair, falling-out, flyting, hubbub, miff, negation, questioning, rhubarb, rumpus, scrapping, unharmoniousness, variance, warfare

The fun area, different aproach to word »controversy«

Let's analyse "controversy" as pure text. This string has Eleven letters in Four syllables and Three vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 27.3% of vowels is 11.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: YSREVORTNOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 2840 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: controversy: 6 + 6 + 5 = 17, reduced: 8 (or 6 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Eight.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: controversy: 3 + 6 + 5 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 4 + 5 + 9 + 1 + 7 = 57, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (2) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
V (1) 22 Fool Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish
Y (1) 25 Knight of Wands Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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