contention
/kənˈtɛnʃən/
contention
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Heated disagreement or argument, or the state of arguing.
"The issue has been the subject of much contention."
- 2.
An assertion, especially one maintained against opposition.
"The issue has been the subject of much contention."
- 3.
Competition or rivalry.
"The issue has been the subject of much contention."
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The main contention was about money.
The main contention was about money.
His contention that the project was flawed was eventually proven right.
His contention that the project was flawed was eventually proven right.
The legal contention centered on the interpretation of the contract.
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How do you pronounce contention?
contention is pronounced [/kənˈtɛnʃən/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does contention mean?
contention means "contention". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is contention?
contention is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The main contention was about money." — used to mean "contention".
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