non-controversial
|non-con-tro-ver-sial|
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/ˌnɑːnˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrʃəl/
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/ˌnɒnˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/
undisputed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-controversial' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'controversial,' which comes from Latin 'controversia,' meaning 'dispute.'
Historical Evolution
'controversial' changed from the Latin word 'controversia' and eventually became the modern English word 'controversial.' The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-controversial.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'controversial' meant 'subject to dispute,' and 'non-controversial' evolved to mean 'not subject to dispute.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not likely to cause disagreement or argument.
The proposal was non-controversial and passed unanimously.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45