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- Dictionarycontention/kənˈtɛnʃ(ə)n/
noun
- 1. heated disagreement: "the captured territory was the main area of contention between the two countries" Similar Opposite
- 2. an assertion, especially one maintained in argument: "Freud's contention that all dreams were wish fulfilment" Similar
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CONTENTION definition: 1. the disagreement that results from opposing arguments: 2. an opinion expressed in an argument…. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contention definition: a struggling together in opposition; strife.. See examples of CONTENTION used in a sentence.
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.
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. a bone of contention. (Definition of contention from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
a subject that causes disagreement and arguments between people. in contention (for something) with a chance of winning something Only three teams are now in contention for the title. out of contention (for something) without a chance of winning something. See contention in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
a struggling together in opposition; strife. a striving in rivalry; competition; contest. strife in debate; dispute; controversy. a point contended for or affirmed in controversy.
