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contro-

Latin

against, opposite

Prefix · means "against, opposite"

Same-family forms

contra-against, opposite

Roots often paired with contro-

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Associated Words · 6

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controversy

A public dispute involving strong disagreement

incontrovertible

Impossible to deny or dispute; absolutely certain

uncontroversial

Not likely to cause disagreement or debate

controversially

In a way that causes public disagreement or debate

incontrovertibly

In a way that cannot be denied or disputed

controvert

To dispute or argue against something

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