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   contention

   /kənˈtɛnʃ(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. heated disagreement: "the captured territory was the main area of contention between the two countries" Similar disagreementdisputedisputationargumentvariancediscordhostilityconflictfrictionacrimonyenmitystrifedissensiondisharmonyquarrellingfeudingOpposite agreement
   • 2. an assertion, especially one maintained in argument: "Freud's contention that all dreams were wish fulfilment" Similar argumentclaimpleasubmissionallegationopinionstandpositionviewbeliefthesishypothesiscasepostulationdeclarationassertionaffirmationpronouncementannouncementstatement

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

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   What is a bone of contention?

   • Sometimes, though, a contention can be a battle of words or a struggle between two parties over a single point. The expression "bone of contention" describes a narrow object of disagreement that reaches the level of strife, or contention. For two hungry dogs, though, the bone of contention might be a serious matter. "Contention."

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   What is a person's contention?

   • Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries. 3 meanings: 1. a struggling between opponents; competition 2. dispute in an argument (esp in the phrase bone of contention) 3.....

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   What is a cause of contention?

   • 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. If something is a cause of contention, it is a cause of disagreement or argument.

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   What does it mean to be in contention?

   • There is nothing "content," or satisfying, about being in contention, and that's probably because the word contention means being in a competition that only one side can win. "And in this corner, the contender" is heard at most boxing matches to describe each of the fighters about to go into contention in the ring.

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   Contention is a noun that means disagreement, opinion, or competition. Learn how to use it in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary and Corpus.

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     an opinion expressed in an argument: [ + that ] It is her...

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   Contention is a noun that means a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument, an act or instance of contending, or rivalry or competition. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases.

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   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.

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   Contention is the act of contending, strife, or a point argued for in a debate. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, and usage of contention with synonyms and examples from Collins English Dictionary.

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   an opinion expressed in an argument: [ + that ] It is her contention that exercise is more important than diet if you want to lose weight. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. contention noun (IN A COMPETITION)

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   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.

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