Controversion

/ˌkɑːntrəˈvɝːʒən/ noun

Definition

An archaic or formal term for controversy or the act of controvering; heated dispute or debate.

Etymology

From Late Latin controversia plus the suffix -tion (or -sion), which creates nouns from verbs. Similar to controverse but emphasizes the action.

Kelly Says

This word appears in older theological and philosophical texts where controversion referred to formal disputes about doctrine—it's Latin-influenced formality that sounds grander than simply saying 'argument.'

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