locally-disputed
|lo-cal-ly-dis-put-ed|
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/ˈloʊkəli dɪˈspjuːtɪd/
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/ˈləʊkəli dɪˈspjuːtɪd/
(dispute)
open to debate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dispute' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'disputer,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'puter' meant 'to think.'
Historical Evolution
'disputer' transformed into the Middle English word 'disputen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dispute.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to think apart or argue,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to argue or contest.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a matter or issue that is contested or argued over within a specific local area.
The ownership of the land is locally-disputed.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 05:54