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- DictionaryCon·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"
- 2. an assertion, especially one maintained in argument: "statistics bear out his contention that many runners are undertrained for this event"
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.
CONTENTION definition: 1. the disagreement that results from opposing arguments: 2. an opinion expressed in an argument…. Learn more.
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.
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.
Definition of contention noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
CONTENTION meaning: 1. a belief or opinion: 2. a situation in which people or groups compete for something and have a…. Learn more.
Contention Definition. The act of contending; strife, struggle, controversy, dispute, quarrel, etc. A striving to win in competition; rivalry.
contention. ( kənˈtɛnʃən) n. 1. a struggling between opponents; competition. 2. dispute in an argument (esp in the phrase bone of contention) 3. (Rhetoric) a point asserted in argument. [C14: from Latin contentiō exertion, from contendere to contend]
CONTENTION meaning: 1 : something (such as a belief, opinion, or idea) that is argued or stated; 2 : anger and disagreement.
