CEFR C1

disputation

noun

Meaning

A formal debate or argument, especially one in an academic or religious context where opposing views are discussed.

Examples

The theological disputation lasted for several hours, with both sides presenting their interpretations of the ancient texts.
Students prepared for the annual disputation, where they would defend their theses against critical questioning.

Synonyms: argument, debate, controversy, polemic

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disputation (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪspjuˈteɪʃən/

Definition

A formal debate or argument, especially one in an academic or religious context where opposing views are discussed.

Examples

The theological disputation lasted for several hours, with both sides presenting their interpretations of the ancient texts.
Students prepared for the annual disputation, where they would defend their theses against critical questioning.
Historically, public disputations were common ways to settle intellectual or doctrinal disagreements.

How to Use disputation

engage in disputation (collocation): To participate in a formal argument or debate. — "The philosophers would often engage in disputation over abstract concepts."
hold a disputation (collocation): To organize or conduct a formal debate. — "The university decided to hold a disputation on the ethics of AI."

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