Word Structure

WordHub has a local lexical record for “Controversialist” with pronunciation and root analysis.

• contro-

  against, opposite, opposed to, contrary; in music, lower in pitch or register, e.g., contrabassoon

  Forms: contr, contra, contro, counter

• vers

  to turn, bend vertebr: vertebra, bone of the spine

  Forms: vert, vers

• -ial

  of ~; like ~; having the nature of ~; the act of ~ing

  Forms: al, ial, eal

• -ist

  one who believes in; one who is engaged in -istry: art, science, or practice of

  Forms: ist, ast