Disputed, debated, or challenged; something that people disagree about or question.
Past participle of 'controvert.' When something is 'controverted,' it has been argued against and remains in dispute.
A controverted topic is one where smart people genuinely disagree—like whether Pluto should be called a planet—making it the word scientists use when discussing legitimate scientific debates.
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