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    contention
    /kənˈtɛnʃ(ə)n/

    noun

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTENTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contentionContention Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contentionContention - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

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

    Definition of contention noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. contention. noun. /kənˈtenʃn/ (formal) Idioms. [uncountable] anger between people who disagree synonym dispute. One area of contention is the availability of nursery care. Privatization of the health service remains a point of contention.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › contentionCONTENTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Contention definition: a struggling together in opposition; strife.. See examples of CONTENTION used in a sentence.

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

    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.

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › contentionContention Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONTENTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › contentionContention - definition of contention by The Free Dictionary

    n. 1. a struggling together in opposition; strife; conflict. 2. a striving in rivalry; competition; contest. 3. strife in debate; dispute; controversy. 4. a point contended for or affirmed in controversy. [1350–1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin contentiō = conten (dere) to contend + -tiō -tion] con•ten′tion•al, adj.

  11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › contentionContention Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    CONTENTION meaning: 1 : something (such as a belief, opinion, or idea) that is argued or stated; 2 : anger and disagreement.