contention applies to strife or competition that shows itself in quarreling, disputing, or controversy.

CONTENTION definition: 1. the disagreement that results from opposing arguments: 2. an opinion expressed in an argument….

Definition of contention noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

CONTENTION definition: a struggling together in opposition; strife. See examples of contention used in a sentence.

Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion. This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged. Sufficient research …

The act or an instance of striving in controversy or debate: "Amid all the hand-wringing and contention about whether what the bees do is really 'language,' no one seems to question whether it's really …

4 days ago · Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle. A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion of strife; a position taken or contended …

Contention definition: The act or an instance of striving in controversy or debate.

an argument one puts forward; opinion or belief:[countable] It's my contention that we must consolidate our businesses. Idioms be in contention, [uncountable] to be competing, as for a job, etc.: He's in …

CONTENTION meaning: 1 : something (such as a belief, opinion, or idea) that is argued or stated; 2 : anger and disagreement