🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

争论

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhēnglùn

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Disputation/ˌdɪs.pjuˈteɪ.ʃən/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"这场争论引发了广泛的讨论。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A formal debate or argument, especially one that is structured and follows specific rules.

    "The disputation at the university attracted scholars from various disciplines."
  2. 2

    The act of arguing or debating a particular point or issue.

    "Her disputation on the ethics of artificial intelligence was thought-provoking."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'disputation' originates from the Latin word 'disputatio', which means 'discussion' or 'debate'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the historical context of formal debates in medieval scholasticism.

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