Contention Meaning
There are 3 meaning(s) for word Contention
Meaning 1 : a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Synonyms : arguing, argument, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation, tilt
Synonyms : arguing, argument, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation, tilt
Meaning 2 : the act of competing as for profit or a prize
Example : the teams were in fierce contention for first place
Synonyms : competition, rivalry
Example : the teams were in fierce contention for first place
Synonyms : competition, rivalry
Meaning 3 : a point asserted as part of an argument
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