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con·ten·tion

contention

pronunciation:: kn ten shn
features:: Word Parts

part of speech:	noun
definition 1:	a struggle between or among people or ideas; strife; argument. The contention among the club members made for a strained atmosphere. antonyms: agreement similar words: argument, combat, feud, strife
definition 2:	a state of competition or rivalry. They are both in contention for the championship. similar words: competition, rivalry
definition 3:	a point asserted in argument or debate. I disagree with his contention that advancement in technology is always a good thing. similar words: argument
related words:	affray, antagonism, battle, breach, collision, conflict, contest, controversy, disagreement, discord, fight, tussle, war, word
derivation:	contentional (adj.)

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