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Contending: meaning, definitions and examples

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contending

 

[ kənˈtɛndɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

struggling for supremacy

Competing, vying, or fighting for a particular goal or prize. It often involves a strong effort or opposition from multiple parties.

Synonyms

competing, fighting, vying

Examples of usage

  • He was contending for the championship title.
  • The two teams are contending for the top spot in the league.
  • She contended fiercely for the promotion at work.
Context #2 | Verb

asserting or maintaining a position

Arguing or stating a claim in a debate or discussion. It can involve defending a viewpoint or position against opposition.

Synonyms

arguing, asserting, maintaining

Examples of usage

  • He contended that his theory was the most plausible.
  • The author contended that the book was a work of fiction, not a memoir.

Translations

Translations of the word "contending" in other languages:

🇵🇹 competindo

🇮🇳 प्रतिस्पर्धा करना

🇩🇪 kämpfend

🇮🇩 bersaing

🇺🇦 змагаючись

🇵🇱 rywalizujący

🇯🇵 競っている

🇫🇷 concourant

🇪🇸 compitiendo

🇹🇷 rekabet eden

🇰🇷 경쟁하는

🇸🇦 يتنافس

🇨🇿 soutěžící

🇸🇰 súťažiaci

🇨🇳 竞争的

🇸🇮 tekmovalni

🇮🇸 keppandi

🇰🇿 бәсекелесіп жатқан

🇬🇪 მოწინააღმდეგე

🇦🇿 rəqabət aparan

🇲🇽 compitiendo

Word origin

The word 'contend' comes from the Latin word 'contendere', which means 'to strive, struggle, or fight'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century, originally with the sense of physical combat. Over time, it has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to competition, argumentation, and assertion.

See also: contend, contender, contenders, uncontended.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,816, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.