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

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   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

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   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.

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   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.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › contentioncontention noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [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.

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

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   Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion.

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

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   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. noun.

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

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