If the prefix contra - means "against," what does it mean to do something controversial?

A. to turn against

B. to write in favor of

C. to see a solution

D. to lead a revolt

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Armando

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22 July, 10:51

If the prefix contra - means "against," what does it mean to do something controversial?

A. to turn against

B. to write in favor of

C. to see a solution

D. to lead a revolt

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Reilly Hahn · Answer 1

The word "controversy" comes from the Latin words "contra" meaning against and "vertere" meaning to turn. Then it becomes the Latin word "controversus" meaning turned against, disputed. Therefore, the meaning of the word controversial is option A. to turn against.

If the prefix contra - means "against," what does it mean to do something controversial?A. to turn againstB. to write in favor ofC. to see a solutionD. to lead a revolt

If the prefix contra - means "against," what does it mean to do something controversial?

A. to turn against

B. to write in favor of

C. to see a solution

D. to lead a revolt