regionally-disputed
|re-gion-al-ly-dis-put-ed|
B2
/ˈriːdʒənəli 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 discuss or argue,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to challenge or contest.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a situation or area that is subject to disagreement or conflict between different regions or parties.
The regionally-disputed territory has been a source of tension for decades.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 05:14