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disputation vs dispute

dispute vs disputation

disputation and dispute both are nouns.

disputation is not a verb while dispute is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disputation Yes No No No
dispute Yes No Yes No
As nouns, dispute is a hypernym of disputation; that is, dispute is a word with a broader meaning than disputation:
  • disputation: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
  • dispute: a disagreement or argument about something important
Other hypernyms of disputation include conflict, difference, difference of opinion.
disputation (noun) dispute (noun)
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) coming into conflict with
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement a disagreement or argument about something important
disputation (verb) dispute (verb)
take exception to
have a disagreement over something
Difference between disputation and dispute

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