Meaning & use
controverted
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Disputed or argued against; called into question as a matter of debate.
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The scientist's claims were quickly controverted by other researchers in the field.
His interpretation of the treaty remains controverted among historians.
A note on using this word
The related adjective "uncontroverted" is common in legal writing, describing facts that no party disputes.
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