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How do you spell Controversy?

Correct spelling

controversy

Remember CONTRO-VERS-Y: against turning - vers like reverse, not -var-

Why is controversy spelled this way?

From Latin controversia, a turning against. CONTRA (against) + VERTERE (to turn). A controversy is a turning of opinions against each other — debate where positions face off.

Common misspellings of controversy

contraversycontroverseycontrovorsy

Example

The new policy sparked controversy among faculty members.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell controversy?+
The correct spelling is "controversy". Remember CONTRO-VERS-Y: against turning - vers like reverse, not -var-
Is it contraversy or controversy?+
The correct spelling is "controversy", not "contraversy".

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