1. Noun
A violent effort or struggle to obtain, or to resist, something; contest; strife.
2. Noun
Strife in words; controversy; altercation; quarrel; dispute; as, a bone of contention.
3. Noun
Vehemence of endeavor; eagerness; ardor; zeal.
4. Noun
A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion or strife; a position taken or contended for.
5. Noun
A central claim that someone argues is true.
A position or claim advanced in an argument, especially one that may be disputed. More formal than claim and often used for a principal argumentative position.
“The author’s central contention is that the policy widened regional inequality.”
More formal than claim and often used for a principal argumentative position
6. Noun
the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
7. Noun
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
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