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Webster 1913 Edition
Controversal
Conˊtro-ver′sal
,Adj.
1.
Turning or looking opposite ways.
[Obs.]
The temple of Janus, with his two
controversal
faces. Milton.
2.
Controversial.
[Obs.]
Boyle.
Definition 2024
controversal
controversal
English
Adjective
controversal (comparative more controversal, superlative most controversal)
- (obsolete, rare) Facing opposite directions.
- 1644, John Milton, Aeropagitica:
- The temple of Janus with his two controversal faces might now not unsignificantly be set open.
- 1644, John Milton, Aeropagitica:
- (obsolete) Subject to controversy; controversial.