Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
If you describe something or someone as ~, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval.
Immigration is a ~ issue in many countries...
The changes are bound to be ~.
ADJ
~ly
More ~ly, he claims that these higher profits cover the cost of finding fresh talent...
ADV: usu ADV with cl, also ADV with v