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babymother [125]
3 years ago
15

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

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2 answers:
Vlad [161]3 years ago
8 0
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.
dimulka [17.4K]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

To turn against

Explanation:

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