disputed
UK: dɪˈspjuːtɪd | US: dɪˈspjuːtɪd
adj. 1. argued about or questioned; not settled or agreed upon.
vt. 2. (past tense of dispute) engaged in argument or debate about something.
disputed = dis<apart, away> + pute<think, reckon> + ed<past participle suffix>
- dis: A Latin prefix meaning "apart" or "away," often indicating negation or reversal.
- pute: From Latin putare, meaning "to think, reckon, or consider."
- ed: A suffix used to form the past tense or past participle of verbs.
Etymology Origin:
The word dispute originates from Latin disputare, combining dis- (apart) and putare (to think). It originally meant "to examine, discuss, or argue logically." Over time, it evolved to emphasize contentious debate or disagreement. The past participle disputed retains this sense of unresolved conflict or questioning.
The ownership of the land remains disputed between the two families.
Historians have disputed the accuracy of the ancient manuscript.
The disputed election results led to widespread protests.
She disputed the charges on her credit card statement.
The scientist’s theory was hotly disputed by her peers.