disputation (Meaning)

Wordnet

disputation (n)

the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

Webster

disputation (v. i.)

The act of disputing; a reasoning or argumentation in opposition to something, or on opposite sides; controversy in words; verbal contest respecting the truth of some fact, opinion, proposition, or argument.

A rhetorical exercise in which parties reason in opposition to each other on some question proposed.

disputation Sentence Examples

  1. The heated disputation between the two professors over the interpretation of the data lasted for hours.
  2. The disputation between the two candidates during the debate became so heated that the moderator had to intervene.
  3. The disputation between the two sides of the lawsuit was so intense that the judge had to call a recess.
  4. The disputation between the two religious groups over the interpretation of the scriptures was so divisive that it led to a schism.
  5. The disputation between the two philosophers over the nature of reality was so profound that it has been debated for centuries.
  6. The disputation between the two political parties over the best way to solve the country's problems was so bitter that it led to a gridlock in Congress.
  7. The disputation between the two scientists over the results of their experiment was so acrimonious that they ended up severing their professional relationship.
  8. The disputation between the two historians over the accuracy of a historical account was so contentious that it led to a public feud.
  9. The disputation between the two artists over the interpretation of a work of art was so heated that it resulted in a physical altercation.
  10. The disputation between the two economists over the best way to stimulate the economy was so intense that it caused a rift in their friendship.

FAQs About the word disputation

the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote), a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong

debate, disagreement,dispute, controversy, difficulty, dissension, dissention,contestation, difference, contention

consensus,agreement, agreement, harmony, consensus, harmony, compliance, acceptance, accord, accord

The heated disputation between the two professors over the interpretation of the data lasted for hours.

The disputation between the two candidates during the debate became so heated that the moderator had to intervene.

The disputation between the two sides of the lawsuit was so intense that the judge had to call a recess.

The disputation between the two religious groups over the interpretation of the scriptures was so divisive that it led to a schism.