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 contention contention /kənˈtɛnʃən/

noun

  1. () A point asserted as part of an argument  ( contention )
    a point asserted as part of an argument
  2. () A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement  ( arguing , contestation , disceptation , argument , contention , controversy , disputation , tilt )
    a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
     They were involved in a violent argument
    they were involved in a violent argument
  3. The act of competing as for profit or a prize  ( contention , rivalry , rivality [Archaic] , competition )
    the act of competing as for profit or a prize
     The teams were in fierce contention for first place
    the teams were in fierce contention for first place