Questions and Answers
What does the prefix 'contra' or 'contro' mean?
What does 'contradict' mean?
To go against
What does 'contrast' refer to?
Find differences
What does 'contrary' mean?
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What does 'controversy' mean?
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Study Notes
Prefix Overview: contra, contro
- Indicates opposition or being against something.
- Commonly used in various words to convey contrasting ideas or actions.
Vocabulary Terms
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Contradict:
- Means to assert the opposite of a statement.
- Implies a direct opposition to a previously stated idea or fact.
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Contrast:
- Refers to identifying the differences between two or more items, ideas, or situations.
- Often used in analysis to highlight distinctions that may be significant.
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Contrary:
- Signifies something that is opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.
- Commonly used in discussions to show opposing viewpoints or concepts.
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Controversy:
- Represents a disagreement or debate, especially one that involves differing opinions and can lead to public debate.
- Frequently associated with topics that elicit strong emotional responses or conflicting perspectives.
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