Contention - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement (syn: argument, contestation, controversy, disputation, tilt)
- the act of competing as for profit or a prize (syn: competition, rivalry)
Extra examples
That has been a source of contention for years.
He is in contention for the Olympic medal.
All quotes from QDB.
No quarrel, but a slight contention.
As if there had been a contention among them who would do the best.
Her main contention is that doctors should do more to encourage healthy eating.
...the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure...
...the contention that the candidate's acquirements in the business world would stand him in good stead in the political arena...
...the contention that the royal family took advantage of the young Diana's naivety...
...the contention that true patriots would be willing to do anything for their country...
...his contention is that environment plays a subordinate role to heredity in determining what we become...
The examination system has long been a serious bone of contention in this country.
The issue of hunting is a source of contention.
Owen's goal kept England in contention.
Injury has put him out of contention for the title.
Word forms
singular: contention
plural: contentions
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