controversially-arranged
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/ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrʃəli əˈreɪndʒd/
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/ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəli əˈreɪndʒd/
provocatively organized
Etymology
'controversially-arranged' originates from the combination of 'controversially' and 'arranged', where 'controversially' is derived from 'controversy', meaning 'dispute or debate', and 'arranged' from 'arrange', meaning 'to put in order'.
'controversially' changed from the Latin word 'controversia' and 'arranged' from the Old French word 'arangier', eventually forming the modern English term 'controversially-arranged'.
Initially, 'controversially' meant 'in a manner causing dispute', and 'arranged' meant 'put in order'. Together, they evolved to describe something set up in a way that provokes debate.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
organized or set up in a manner that is likely to cause disagreement or debate.
The controversially-arranged seating plan led to heated discussions among the committee members.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 01:12