dispute
dispute
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling of "dispute"
IPA: /dɪˈspjuːt/
Syllable Breakdown:
di-
/d/ - Voiced alveolar stop
/ɪ/ - Short front unrounded vowel
spju-
/s/ - Voiceless alveolar fricative
/p/ - Voiceless bilabial stop
/j/ - Palatal approximant
/uː/ - Long close front rounded vowel
t
/t/ - Voiceless alveolar stop
Word Form Variations
Noun:
Singular: dispute
Plural: disputes
Verb:
Base Form: dispute
Past Tense: disputed
Past Participle: disputed
Present Participle: disputing
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: A disagreement or argument, often heated or prolonged.
Synonyms: quarrel, altercation, contention, controversy, debate
Antonyms: agreement, harmony, accord, concord
Verb
Definition: To argue about something; to contest or challenge.
Synonyms: argue, debate, quarrel, contend, contest
Antonyms: agree, acquiesce, concede, yield
Adjective
Definition: Contested or in dispute; uncertain or unsettled.
Synonyms: controversial, disputed, unsettled, debatable
Antonyms: agreed-upon, settled, undisputed, certain
Adverb
Definition: In a way that is contested or argued about.
Synonyms: controversially, debatably, questionably
Antonyms: undoubtedly, certainly, unquestionably
Examples of Use
Books
"The dispute over the land rights led to a bitter feud between the two families." (From To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee)
"The scientific community is still engaged in a heated dispute over the origin of the universe." (From A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking)
Newspapers
"The government and the opposition parties are embroiled in a bitter dispute over the proposed tax reforms." (The New York Times)
"The dispute between the two countries over the disputed territory has escalated into a full-blown war." (The Guardian)
Online Publications
"The online community is divided over the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, with many expressing concerns about its potential to displace human workers." (The Verge)
"The dispute over the ownership of the ancient artifact has sparked a heated debate on social media." (The Atlantic)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
"The characters in the TV show are constantly involved in disputes, leading to dramatic confrontations and plot twists." (Game of Thrones)
"The video game players are engaged in a fierce dispute over the rules of the competition." (League of Legends)
General Public Discourse
"The dispute over the proposed construction project has led to protests and demonstrations." (Local news report)
"The dispute between the two neighbors over the property line has been going on for years." (Casual conversation)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Dispute
"A man who is always ready to give up his opinion is a man who has no opinion to give up." (Winston Churchill)
"A good argument is like a good love affair: it should be long, passionate, and in the end, leave you exhausted." (George Bernard Shaw)
"It is better to be a good argument than a good man." (G.K. Chesterton)
"Disputes are often settled not by reason but by force." (Henry Kissinger)
"The greatest argument is the argument which is never used." (Samuel Butler)
"A dispute is not a battle to be won, but a problem to be solved." (Unknown)
"The best way to win an argument is to start by listening." (Dale Carnegie)
"Disputes are like a war: they should be fought with all the means at your disposal." (Sun Tzu, The Art of War)
"A dispute is a dance: it takes two to tango." (Unknown)
"The best way to end a dispute is to avoid starting one." (Unknown)
Etymology
The word "dispute" comes from the Latin word disputare, which means "to argue, debate, or contend." This Latin word is made up of two parts:
dis-: meaning "apart" or "away"
putare: meaning "to think, to consider"
So, when you break it down, "dispute" essentially means "to think apart" or "to consider something differently."
The first known use of "dispute" in English was in the 13th century. At that time, it meant "to argue or debate a point."
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Dispute
Common Phrases
To be in dispute: To be the subject of an argument or disagreement.
To settle a dispute: To resolve an argument or disagreement.
To open a dispute: To start an argument or disagreement.
To close a dispute: To end an argument or disagreement.
A matter of dispute: A topic that is being argued about.
Idioms with Synonyms
To have a bone to pick with someone: To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
To cross swords with someone: To argue or fight with someone.
To lock horns with someone: To engage in a serious argument or conflict with someone.
To come to blows: To start a physical fight.
To have a falling out: To stop being friends or to have a serious disagreement.
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Source Information
Definition of dispute from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
