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   Con·ten·tion

   /kənˈten(t)SH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. heated disagreement: "the captured territory was one of the main areas of contention between the two countries" Similar disagreementdisputedisputationargumentvariancediscordhostilityconflictfrictionacrimonyenmitystrifedissensiondisharmonyquarrelingfeudingOpposite agreement
   • 2. an assertion, especially one maintained in argument: "statistics bear out his contention that many runners are undertrained for this event" Similar argumentclaimpleasubmissionallegationopinionstandpositionviewbeliefthesishypothesiscasepostulationdeclarationassertionaffirmationpronouncementannouncementstatement

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin contentio(n-), from contendere ‘strive with’ (see contend).

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   CONTENTION definition: 1. the disagreement that results from opposing arguments: 2. an opinion expressed in an argument…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of CONTENTION is a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument. How to use contention in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Contention.

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   noun. a struggling together in opposition; strife. Synonyms: combat, conflict. a striving in rivalry; competition; contest. strife in debate; dispute; controversy. Synonyms: altercation, debate, dissension, disagreement. Antonyms: agreement. a point contended for or affirmed in controversy. contention.

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   CONTENTION meaning: 1. the disagreement that results from opposing arguments: 2. an opinion expressed in an argument…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCONTENTION definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   contention. Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion. It is my contention that death and murder always lurk as potentials in violent relationships. If something is a cause of contention, it is a cause of disagreement or argument.

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   the act of competing as for profit or a prize. “the teams were in fierce contention for first place”. synonyms: competition, rivalry. see more. noun. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement. synonyms: arguing, argument, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation, tilt. see more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTENTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion. This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged. Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcontention noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of contention noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    CONTENTION definition: 1. a belief or opinion: 2. a situation in which people or groups compete for something and have a…. Learn more.

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    Contention Definition. The act of contending; strife, struggle, controversy, dispute, quarrel, etc. A striving to win in competition; rivalry.