contentious

contentious(
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tehn
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. polémico
A debate was held to discuss the contentious issue of pay for college athletes.Se llevó a cabo un debate para discutir el polémico asunto de la remuneración para los atletas universitarios.
b. muy discutido
The proposal to change the corporation's computing platform was contentious.La propuesta de cambiar la plataforma informática de la empresa fue muy discutida.
a. discutidor
Margaret is so contentious that she'll switch sides just to keep arguing.Margaret es tan discutidora que se cambia de bando sólo para seguir discutiendo.
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