"semicontroversial" meaning in All languages combined

See semicontroversial on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: semi- + controversial Etymology templates: {{pre|en|semi|controversial}} semi- + controversial Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semicontroversial (not comparable)
  1. Causing some controversy, but not enough to be considered controversial. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: quasicontroversial
    Sense id: en-semicontroversial-en-adj-MRpXY5VG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with semi-

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