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con|tro|ver|sy ◆◇◇ /kɒ ntrəvɜː ^r si, kəntrɒ və ^r si/ (controversies ) N‑VAR Controversy is a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval. □  The proposed cuts have caused considerable controversy. [Also + over/about ] SYNONYMS controversy NOUN

argument:The issue has caused heated political argument.

contention:They generally tried to avoid subjects of contention between them.

debate:There has been a lot of debate among scholars about this.

disagreement:Congress and the President are still locked in disagreement over the proposals.

con|tu|sion /kəntjuː ʒ ^ə n, [AM ] -tuː -/ (contusions ) N‑COUNT A contusion is a bruise . [MEDICAL ]

co|nun|drum /kənʌ ndrəm/ (conundrums ) N‑COUNT A conundrum is a problem or puzzle which is difficult or impossible to solve. [FORMAL ] □ [+ of ] …this theological conundrum of the existence of evil and suffering in a world created by a good God.

con|ur|ba|tion /kɒ nə ^r be I ʃ ^ə n/ (conurbations ) N‑COUNT A conurbation consists of a large city together with the smaller towns around it. [mainly BRIT , FORMAL ] □  …London and all the other major conurbations.

con|va|lesce /kɒ nvəle s/ (convalesces , convalescing , convalesced ) VERB If you are convalescing , you are resting and getting your health back after an illness or operation. [FORMAL ] □ [V ] After two weeks, I was allowed home, where I convalesced for three months. □ [V + from ] …those convalescing from illness or surgery.

con|va|les|cence /kɒ nvəle s ^ə ns/ N‑UNCOUNT Convalescence is the period or process of becoming healthy and well again after an illness or operation. [FORMAL ]

con|va|les|cent /kɒ nvəle s ^ə nt/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] Convalescent means relating to convalescence. [FORMAL ] □  …an officers' convalescent home.

con|vec|tion /kənve kʃ ^ə n/ N‑UNCOUNT Convection is the process by which heat travels through air, water, and other gases and liquids. [TECHNICAL ] □  …clouds which lift warm, moist air by convection high into the atmosphere.

con|ve c|tor heat|er (convector heaters ) N‑COUNT A convector heater is a heater that heats a room by means of hot air.

con|vene /kənviː n/ (convenes , convening , convened ) VERB If someone convenes a meeting or conference, they arrange for it to take place. You can also say that people convene or that a meeting convenes . [FORMAL ] □ [V n] Last August he convened a meeting of his closest advisers at Camp David. □ [V ] Senior officials convened in October in London.

con|ven|er /kənviː nə ^r / → see convenor

con|veni|ence /kənviː niəns/ (conveniences )

1 N‑UNCOUNT [with poss] If something is done for your convenience , it is done in a way that is useful or suitable for you. □  He was happy to make a detour for her convenience. □ [+ of ] …the need to put the rights of citizens above the convenience of elected officials. ● PHRASE If something is arranged to happen at your convenience , it happens at a time which is most suitable for you. [FORMAL ] □  Delivery times are arranged at your convenience.

2 N‑COUNT If you describe something as a convenience , you mean that it is very useful. □  Mail order is a convenience for buyers who are too busy to shop.

3 N‑COUNT [usu pl] Conveniences are pieces of equipment designed to make your life easier. □  …an apartment with all the modern conveniences.