Contention

/kənˈtɛnʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A heated disagreement or controversy.

The meeting ended in contention, as both sides refused to back down.

An assertion, especially one maintained in argument.

Her contention that the new policy would improve outcomes was backed by data.

The act of striving or competing for something.

The contention among the teams made the tournament highly competitive.

From Latin 'contentio', meaning 'straining, striving, contention.'

in contention

Being argued or debated about.

raise a contention

To bring up an argument or claim.

contention point

A specific area of disagreement or conflict.

contentious

Causing or likely to cause an argument.

contend

To assert something as a position in an argument.

content

In a state of satisfaction.

The vibe of arguing back and forth.

Their conversation turned into serious contention over dinner.

A level of drama resulting from disagreements.

The contention at the meeting was so intense, it felt like a reality show.