Definition Synonyms
Definition of contention - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
disputedisagreement or conflict between people or groups
- There was contention over the new policy.
2.
argument pointpoint or idea argued in a discussion
- His main contention was that the law was unfair.
3.
resourcesRare competition for a limited resourceRare
- Contention for bandwidth can slow down the network.
Expressions with contention
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no longer competing for a prize or position
The team is out of contention for the championship.
subject or issue over which there is ongoing disagreement
The property line has been a bone of contention between the neighbors for years..
having a chance to win
The team is still in contention for the championship.
having a real chance to win or be chosen
She is still in contention for the top prize.
become a possible choice or competitor for something
After his win, he came into contention for the title.
topic or issue that causes disagreement or debate
The budget was a major point of contention in the meeting..
someone argues a point in a discussion or debate
It is her contention that the data supports her theory.
Origin of contention
Latin, contendere (to strive)
Terms with contention included in their meaning
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harsh fighting
rivalry or contention, especially of a bitter kind
communication
formal debate or contention in speech or writing
figurative
situation of dispute or contention
legal
specific point of contention in a legal case
conflict
strife or contention between parties
legal
make the subject of dispute or contention
Examples of contention in a sentence
The debate ended in contention among the members. The contention that taxes should be lowered sparked debate. Her contention was supported by several experts in the field. There was contention for the limited parking spots. Contention over water rights led to disputes.
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- French:discorde, argument, ...
- German:Streit, Argument, ...
- Italian:contesa, argomentazione, ...
- Spanish:conflicto, argumento, ...
- Portuguese:contenda, argumentação, ...
- Chinese:争论, 论点, ...
- Japanese:対立, 主張, ...
- Arabic:خِلاف, نقْطَة خِلاف, ...
- Hebrew:חִלּוּקֵי דֵּעוֹת, טַעֲנָה, ...
- Russian:разногласие, точка зрения, ...
- Ukrainian:незгода, аргумент, ...
- Hindi:विवाद, तर्क, ...
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