Dec 4, 2016 · 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…. Learn more.

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 …

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 …

Aug 28, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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

A bone of contention is something that causes anger and disagreement. The tariffs have been a bone of contention between the two nations. He is in contention for the Olympic medal.