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disputatious

/ˌdɪspjʊˈteɪʃəs/
dis · pu · ta · tious ˌdɪs · pjʊ · ˈteɪ · ʃəs
English Definition
adj. fond of or causing heated arguments
中文释义
好争论的
Significado en Español
discutidor, polémico
한국어 뜻
논쟁을 좋아하는, 말다툼하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hay tranh cãi, thích cãi nhau
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Example Sentence

The disputatious child often argued with his classmates over trivial matters.

那个好争论的孩子经常因为琐事与同学发生争执。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis- (negative) + putare (think, calculate) → not giving up arguing → fond of arguing
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to “disputatious”?

  1. A agreeable
  2. B argumentative
  3. C peaceful
  4. D submissive
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B — argumentative. “disputatious” means adj. fond of or causing heated arguments

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ lawyer would argue endlessly about almost anything, big or small.

  1. A agreeable
  2. B peaceful
  3. C easygoing
  4. D disputatious
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D — disputatious. “disputatious” means adj. fond of or causing heated arguments

Common questions about “disputatious”

What does “disputatious” mean?

disputatious — adj. fond of or causing heated arguments. In Chinese: 好争论的.

How do you pronounce “disputatious”?

disputatious is pronounced /ˌdɪspjʊˈteɪʃəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: dis · pu · ta · tious.

How do you use “disputatious” in a sentence?

The disputatious child often argued with his classmates over trivial matters. (那个好争论的孩子经常因为琐事与同学发生争执。)

What are synonyms for “disputatious”?

argumentative, contentious, quarrelsome, controversial — all close in meaning to disputatious (adj. fond of or causing heated arguments).

Is “disputatious” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. disputatious appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “disputatious”?

dis- (negative) + putare (think, calculate) → not giving up arguing → fond of arguing

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