Meaning & Definition of Contention in English
English⟶
Contention
/kəntɛnʃən/
noun
1. A point asserted as part of an argument
synonym:
- contention
2. A contentious speech act
- A dispute where there is strong disagreement
- "They were involved in a violent argument"
synonym:
- controversy,
- contention,
- contestation,
- disputation,
- disceptation,
- tilt,
- argument,
- arguing
3. The act of competing as for profit or a prize
- "The teams were in fierce contention for first place"
synonym:
- competition,
- contention,
- rivalry
Examples of using
The division of the property was a bone of contention between the brothers.