Contention: meaning, definitions and examples

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contention

[ kənˈtɛnʃ(ə)n ]

^{Context #1}

in debate

a heated disagreement or argument

Synonyms

argument, disagreement, dispute

Examples of usage

The two politicians were in contention over the new policy proposal.
There was much contention among the team members about the best approach to solving the problem.

^{Context #2}

for a prize

competition, rivalry

Synonyms

competition, contest, rivalry

Examples of usage

The athletes were in contention for the gold medal.
The two companies were in contention for the lucrative contract.

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legal

a claim made in a legal proceeding

Synonyms

allegation, argument, claim

Examples of usage

The lawyer presented his client's contention in court.
The judge considered the contention put forth by the prosecution.

Translations

Translations of the word "contention" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disputa

🇮🇳 विवाद

🇩🇪 Streit

🇮🇩 perselisihan

🇺🇦 суперечка

🇵🇱 spór

🇯🇵 論争 (ろんそう)

🇫🇷 contention

🇪🇸 contención

🇹🇷 tartışma

🇰🇷 논쟁 (논쟁)

🇸🇦 خلاف

🇨🇿 spor

🇸🇰 spor

🇨🇳 争论 (争论)

🇸🇮 spor

🇮🇸 ágreiningur

🇰🇿 дау

🇬🇪 შეჯახება

🇦🇿 mübahisə

🇲🇽 contención

Word origin

The word 'contention' comes from the Latin word 'contentio', meaning 'strife' or 'effort'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'contention' has come to represent not only disagreement or argument but also competition and legal claims.