What is "disputation" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does disputation mean in English? Meaning of disputation definition and abbreviation with examples.

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Meaning of "disputation": the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

Meaning: the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

Synonyms: debate disputation public debate

Hypernyms: oral presentation public speaking speaking speechmaking

Pronunciation in UK: /dɪsˌpjuːˈteɪʃən/

Meaning: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

Example: they were involved in a violent argument

Synonyms: arguing argument contention contestation controversy disceptation disputation tilt

Hyponyms: argle-bargle argy-bargy fight firestorm polemic sparring

Hypernyms: conflict difference difference of opinion dispute

Pronunciation in UK: /dɪsˌpjuːˈteɪʃən/