B2

highly debated

A subject or issue that is discussed controversially with strong opposing opinions.

readingwriting-task-2speakingScience and researchGovernment and society

Utilisation IELTS

Useful in reading to describe academic topics, in Task 2 to present both sides of an argument, and in Speaking Part 3 to discuss controversial issues.

Exemples

  1. The effectiveness of mandatory vaccination is a highly debated topic.
  2. Fossil fuel subsidies remain a highly debated policy in many countries.

Collocations

highly debated
The role of genetics in intelligence is a highly debated area.

Paraphrases

  • contentious issue: More formal synonym for better lexical variety in essays.

Erreurs courantes

  • high debatable to highly debated. 'Highly debate' is not a standard phrase; the correct form is 'highly debated'.

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