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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"
1. : a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument. It is his contention that allowing a casino to be built would not be in the best interests of the city. 2. : an act or instance of contending. He has taken himself out of contention for the directorship. 3. : rivalry, competition. Synonyms. argument. assertion. thesis.
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.
CONTENTION definition: 1. the disagreement that results from opposing arguments: 2. an opinion expressed in an argument…. Learn more.
Definitions of contention. noun. 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.
a belief or opinion: There's a general contention that too much violence is shown on TV. contention noun (COMPETITION) a situation in which people or groups compete for something and have a good chance of winning: Johnson is back in contention for the championships. contention noun (DISAGREEMENT) arguments and disagreements. See also.
2 days ago · 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. Synonyms: assertion, claim, stand, idea More Synonyms of contention.
[countable] contention (that…) a belief or an opinion that you express, especially in an argument. It is our client's contention that the fire was an accident. I would reject that contention.
