a lot discussed question vs a heavily discussed question

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'A lot discussed question' is less common and may sound awkward to native speakers. 'A heavily discussed question' is more commonly used and sounds more natural.

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a lot discussed question

This phrase is grammatically correct but less common in English.

This phrase can be used to describe a question that has been discussed extensively, but it may sound awkward to native speakers.

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On this much-discussed question of travel allowances, we of course voted in favour of reimbursement of the actual cost of travel, and no more.
It might also mean that the much-discussed question of the CO2 tax, which the committee is rather sceptical about - we do not believe it is a solution for ensuring competitiveness - can be discussed objectively and without ideological bias.
The European Council, the European Commission, as well as the European Parliament have discussed questions of space policy on a number of occasions in the past.
I wrote a lot of checks to a lot of companies.
People don't know a lot about a lot of different subjects.
Moved around a lot. Stockpiled a lot of gear and different supplies.
That would save a lot of money and a lot more trouble.
Then Amendment No 12 has to do with sorting out the frequently-discussed question of whether information should be supplied without being requested, by stipulating that information on the customer's rights must be supplied, whilst detailed information may be requested.
A lot of people who are in a lot of different jobs a lot of different professions.
A lot, a lot, a lot of dating.
Any high-security function is going to have a lot of oversight... a lot of meetings, a lot ofbureaucrats checking up on each other.
There's a lot of people who smoke a lot of pot and have had quite a lot of success.
Someone a lot smarter, a lot wiser, most likely a lot pithier than me said that everyone always knows the right thing to do.
You probably had a lot problems with those.
This serial killer business sells a lot of newspapers.
Sun's a lot hotter in South Africa.
She had a lot of problems.
A lot of pleasure yachts dock there.
I've scanned a lot of toddlers.
Someplace probably a lot like this.

Alternatives:

a heavily discussed question
a much discussed question
a widely discussed question
a frequently discussed question
a hotly debated question

a heavily discussed question

This phrase is commonly used in English to describe a question that has been discussed extensively.

This phrase is a more common way to describe a question that has been the subject of a lot of discussion or debate.

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On this much-discussed question of travel allowances, we of course voted in favour of reimbursement of the actual cost of travel, and no more.
It might also mean that the much-discussed question of the CO2 tax, which the committee is rather sceptical about - we do not believe it is a solution for ensuring competitiveness - can be discussed objectively and without ideological bias.
Nuclear threats, assassination plots against a heavily guarded head of state.
There's a heavily wooded area where a cinchona could grow.
E-mail from Frank Turner to a heavily encrypted account.
My guess is, boarding a heavily guarded military flight... to Kansas and questioning your love.
You made your way into a heavily guardedfacility last night.
Sir, I'm tracking A heavily armed alien ship entering Earth's atmosphere.
And a lot less dangerous than riding into a heavily guarded mine.
The Germans load a secret weapon onto a heavily guarded train headed for Russia.
It's a heavily fortified position.
A heavily guarded, impenetrable fortress of death.
I'd say that looks just like a heavily defended ammo dump.
It's close to a heavily-populated zone.
A heavily networked one like this are almost too easy to hack.
The European Council, the European Commission, as well as the European Parliament have discussed questions of space policy on a number of occasions in the past.
That's a heavily trafficked stairwell, so we went back to the bio lab, where we found an anomalous set of Iatents.
Again, we are strongly advising people to stay inside, as early reports indicate that chaos in downtown Centerville is caused by a heavily-armed individual firing randomly at innocent bystanders.
Somehow the business has managed to survive for over 20 years, despite being located in a heavily industrial part of town.
It means that when I patrol, I'll have a heavily armed team as backup.

Alternatives:

a much discussed question
a widely discussed question
a frequently discussed question
a hotly debated question
an extensively discussed question

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a lot discussed question vs a heavily discussed question